Teacher - Primary - Music

Overview

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Agency: Department of Education

Location: West Morley Primary School, Dianella

Position: Teacher - Primary - Music (Permanent Part Time, 0.6FTE) commencing Term 1, 2026

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

At West Morley Primary School (PS) We Stand Together. We foster an innovative and supportive learning environment where children can develop and thrive. Our vision is for students to become resilient, life-long learners who contribute to their community and practice the school’s core values through life.

We are seeking primary teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills who can communicate effectively and build genuine relationships with parents, students and colleagues. The role includes establishing a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations, cultivating a growth mindset, and nurturing students’ social and emotional development. The role would include running the West Morley PS choir, liaising with Instrumental Music School Services and possibly starting a school band.

The Role

Ideally, you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills with a strong motivation to excel and a commitment to delivering best practices. You should thrive in an environment with whole-school connected practice, collaborative teams and ongoing professional growth. You will leverage high-impact teaching strategies and use differentiation to meet diverse student needs, along with proficiency in various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.

Professional Benefits

Benefits of working for the Department of Education include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. More information about benefits can be found on the Department’s site.

Equity, Diversity and Eligibility

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting WA’s diversity. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

- 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.
- Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number before you start.

Explore the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online. Steps:

- Step 1: Select Apply for Job and provide two work-related referees (one preferably your current line manager).
- Step 2: Attach documents: a statement (up to 3 pages) demonstrating Professional Knowledge, Practice and Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers; a CV (up to 3 pages).

Your application should include:

- A statement of up to three pages as described above.
- A CV of up to three pages relevant to the position.

Tips on writing your application and more information about working for the Department of Education can be found on the Department’s Careers Page or related resources.

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

Technical support: Department of Education Recruitment team at (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH992888

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 20 October 2025

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