Teacher - K-6

Department of Education; Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salaries

flexible working arrangements

training and career development

attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Department of Education is establishing a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 teachers for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise in 2027 at Alkimos Beach Primary School. We seek teachers with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Eligible applicants must hold a teaching qualification and registration, meet WA working with children and national criminal history checks, and be prepared for a term-based

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have valid visa with work rights for the term.
• Apply for WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging literacy and numeracy programs for K–6.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Use assessment data to inform progress and guide planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

Teacher qualification and registration

Job description

Applicants from the previous process IPS/TCH1060797 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply. We are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Alkimos Beach Primary School (PS), located approximately 45km from Perth, opened in 2017 catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We are a school with strong values and are committed to developing a highly engaging and dynamic learning program for our students. At Alkimos Beach PS, we believe that each student has the right to be respected and has a responsibility to respect others. An important priority of our school is creating a warm, caring and supportive learning environment, both with the students and the community. Find out more about our school by visiting Alkimos Beach Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

We are actively seeking K-6 teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, showing a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. Suitable applicants would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development. Ideally, applicants will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued. As members of our team, suitable applicants would leverage high-impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.

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.

• competitive salaries
• flexible working arrangements
• training and career development opportunities
• attractive leave provisions

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. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

• 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.
• Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.