Primary Classroom Leader

This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing in Term 1, 2026. The role is available to eligible staff currently employed by the Department of Education.

Ashburton Drive Primary School is seeking to establish a Classroom Teaching role for appointment to a fixed term, full-time vacancy for 3 years.

In accordance with the trial of this position, the principal at the applicant's substantive work site will provide the right of return at the conclusion on the 3 year fixed-term vacancy.

Priority is afforded to the back-filling of the successful applicant before their release to the Classroom Teaching role.

Only existing Classroom Teachers who are currently employed by the Department of Education are eligible to apply.

The increment for a Classroom Teacher is at the new step 3.3.

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.

A mandatory CV template is provided for use.

Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage.

The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying.

You must apply using the CV template only.

Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

Find out more about our school by visiting ashburtondriveps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Under the leadership of the principal, the successful applicant will implement effective change strategies and provide leadership across the school community.

The successful applicant will facilitate workforce effectiveness and provide a role model for self-development to improve professional performance.

The role is also responsible for establishing and managing administrative and operational systems in the relevant area of responsibility to ensure the effective operation of the school within departmental policy and guidelines.

The Classroom Teacher will work in a culturally responsive and context specific manner to productively and respectfully engage stakeholders.

An outstanding ability to demonstrate innovative, bold and creative solutions and a proven track record in working collaboratively to solve complex problems, are essential to this position.

Additionally, the role will include:

• classroom teaching – up to 0.9 FTE
• instructional leadership – additional minimum 0.1 FTE
• release time
• mentoring staff
• delivering professional learning
• providing feedback

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Heather Fallo, Principal.

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 in this role, you must:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
• be a Level 3 Classroom Teacher currently employed by the Department of Education
• 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 Now

You can find out more about how to apply on our website.