Urgent Search: Teacher

Overview

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

We are seeking to establish a pool of Visual Art Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Piara Waters Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the beautifully landscaped suburb of Piara Waters, approximately 25kms south of Perth. The school is surrounded by luscious greenery and forms part of the vibrant, multicultural community of Piara Waters. The school commenced with Year 7 students in 2023, and presently has Year 7, 8 and 9 cohorts. Each year the school adds to its growing cohort, until it reaches Year 12 in 2028.

The suitable applicants will ideally be innovative and highly motivated educators with the ability to provide quality teaching in the Visual Arts curriculum area. They will ideally have the ability to implement instructional strategies that maximise students’ engagement in their learning and motivate students to achieve to their full potential.

Suitable applicants should be strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially with other staff as well as work autonomously. They should differentiate programs to meet the needs of students of varying abilities, to maximise student participation and achievement in a supportive and engaging learning environment. The ability to be flexible and adaptable is important in a foundation environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is committed to joining a growing foundation school, fostering student passion for The Arts and contributing to a collaborative and creative team.

Responsibilities and Duties

The role involves delivering quality Visual Arts teaching, implementing instructional strategies to maximise student engagement, differentiating programs to meet diverse learner needs, and contributing to a collaborative, creative school culture. Ability to work both autonomously and collegially is essential.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits .

During the school holidays, please contact Carol Daniels on 0411 844 156.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

- Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1002079

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 27 October 2025

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