Teacher (Middle to Upper Primary)

Catholic Education Western Australia; Riverton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen of Apostles Primary School in Riverton, WA, seeks a passionate Middle/Upper Primary Teacher for the 2027 school year. The role is full-time and temporary, designed for someone who values strong relationships and high instructional standards within a Catholic education setting.

You will contribute to a welcoming school community, collaborate with colleagues, and plan engaging lessons aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum.

Qualifications

• Relevant four-year tertiary qualification.
• Have or be willing to obtain Accreditation to Teach Religious Education.
• Current TRBWA registration.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to middle/upper primary students.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning aligned with WA Curriculum.
• Demonstrate assessment-driven instruction to monitor progress.

Skills

Team player

Relationship building

Evidence-informed teaching

Assessment & data use

Curriculum alignment

Positive staff culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education (Primary)

Accreditation to Teach Religious Education

TRBWA registration

Working with Children Check

Job description

Position Details

Queen of Apostles Primary School is a vibrant, single-stream Catholic primary school catering for boys and girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year Six. Situated in Riverton, the school is known for its welcoming community, strong Catholic identity and close partnership with the Parish and families.

Queen of Apostles School is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and relational Middle/Upper Primary Teacher to join our team for the 2027 school year.

We are particularly interested in someone who is a team player, willing to learn, happy to contribute and understands that great teaching is built on both strong relationships and strong instructional practice.

At Queen of Apostles, we value people who care deeply about students, support one another and are prepared to continually improve their practice. If this sounds like the type of school community in which you would thrive, we would love to hear from you.

The position is a full-time temporary appointment for the 2027 school year.

Selection Criteria

• Be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education and contribute positively to the faith life of the school.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop positive and respectful relationships with students, staff and families, creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and application of evidence-informed teaching practices, including explicit instruction, differentiation and effective classroom management.
• Demonstrate the ability to use assessment and student data to identify learning needs, inform teaching, monitor progress and improve student outcomes.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum that enable all students to experience success.
• Contributes positively to staff culture through warmth, optimism, collegiality and a healthy sense of humour.

Qualifications Required

• Relevant four-year tertiary qualification.
• Have or be willing to obtain Accreditation to Teach Religious Education.
• Current TRBWA registration.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter (1 page)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Response to Selection Criteria (2 pages maximum)

Closing date for applications: 5:00 pm, Friday 25 September 2026.