Teacher (Early Years)

Catholic Education Western Australia Limited; Shire Of Goomalling; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years qualified classroom teacher to join our vibrant learning community in 2027 in our 3YO’s/Kindy/Pre-primary classroom. This is a full-time position starting in the 2027 school year with opportunities for ongoing employment and extension for an outstanding candidate.

Located in the Wheatbelt, 150 kilometers from Perth, Sacred Heart Catholic School offers a warm, inclusive environment with strong pastoral care, community

Qualifications

• Holds recognised teaching qualifications and registration.
• Holds current qualifications in Early Years education and pedagogy.
• Accreditation to teach in a Catholic school (or willingness to obtain).
• Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of WA.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• Early Year Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development through play-based learning.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Support transitions into formal schooling per EYLF.

Skills

Engaging lessons

Play-based learning

Literacy development

Numeracy development

Social-emotional development

Assessment for planning

Education

Teaching qualification

Early Years pedagogy

WA Teacher Registration

Working with Children Check

Catholic school accreditation

Job description

Position Details

Full Time - Fixed Term - Catholic Education Western Australia

Position Details

Full Time - Fixed Term - Catholic Education Western Australia

Sacred Heart Catholic School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years qualified classroom teacher to join our vibrant learning community in 2027 in our 3YO’s/Kindy/Pre-primary classroom. This is a full-time position starting in the 2027 school year with opportunities for ongoing employment and extension for an outstanding candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school that values faith, excellence, and community.

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Located in the heart of the Wheatbelt and 150 kilometers from Perth, Sacred Heart Catholic School offers a warm, inclusive environment where staff are deeply valued and supported. Our school is known for our strong pastoral care of students and staff and our deep community ties, innovative programs, and commitment to nurturing the whole child. The school caters for 50 students from Three Years Olds to Year Six, with three composite classes, along with small class sizes.

About The Role.

We are looking for a teacher who has a deep understanding of contemporary early childhood pedagogy and is committed to implementing best practice in literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and play-based learning. The successful applicant will foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish. They will demonstrate a strong commitment to the principles and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and understand how these foundations support successful transitions into formal schooling.

Selection Criteria

• Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.


• Create rich, play-based and inquiry-driven learning environments.


• Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual

development.

• Use current research and evidence-based practice to inform teaching and

assessment.

• Build strong foundational literacy and numeracy skills.


• Develop positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.


• Monitor and respond to individual learning needs through effective assessment

and planning.

• Contribute positively to the life and mission of the school community.


• Demonstrate sound pedagogical practice in explicit teaching enquiry teaching

approaches.

Qualifications Required

• Holds recognised teaching qualifications and registration.


• Holds current qualifications in Early Years education and pedagogy.


• Accreditation to teach in a Catholic school (or willingness to obtain).


• Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of WA.


• A current Working with Children Check.


• Early Year Qualifications