Teacher - Primary

Overview
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Teacher - Primary
role at
Department of Education, Western Australia
. Albany Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 Teachers for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Albany PS has a strong culture of classroom observation, coaching and collaborative teams to achieve high standards in both individual and whole school performance. Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate commitment to these practices, ongoing professional development, and the school Business Plan. The learning environment will be engaging, challenging, caring, and catering for a range of needs to ensure all students make progress. Effective behaviour management strategies establish an organised, orderly and learning-focused classroom. Albany PS is a Positive Behaviour Support School (PBS) and this is reflected across the whole school.
Find out more about our school by visiting albanyprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Albany PS are looking for committed, passionate teachers to join our collaborative and dedicated team of professionals. Suitable applicants will ideally possess a strong knowledge of highly effective teaching strategies, specifically explicit direct instruction, and the ability to understand and use student and whole school performance data to inform planning and differentiation across all year levels.
Our moral purpose is "Together our community nurtures diversity and pursues personal excellence to unlock potential". This drives our decision making for staff and students. You will ideally have a passion for explicit teaching. Albany PS has developed a whole school instructional model based on Explicit Direct Instruction and this is being incorporated across English and Mathematics. A key part of this model is the use of Daily Review. Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in this area and support whole school instructional strategies.
Applicants should have highly developed organisation and interpersonal skills, a clear focus on student achievement and be committed to working as part of a collaborative team. Familiarity with Initialit (P-2), PLD, Literacy (3-6) and Origo Maths would be advantageous.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Key benefits include:
12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
Subsidised accommodation where applicable
Free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting the Department's professional and personal benefits page.
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.
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 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 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 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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH
The Department applies a four day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close:
4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 8 September 2025
Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Education Administration Programs
Albany, Western Australia, Australia – various postings and updates are shown for this location.
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