Teacher - Primary

Department of Education; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Orelia Primary School, part of the Department of Education, is establishing a pool of Primary Teachers for 2027 vacancies. Roles may be permanent or fixed term, full-time or part-time, with commencements throughout the year.

Successful applicants will foster inclusive classrooms, deliver literacy and numeracy programs, differentiate for diverse learners, and engage with families. Applications are online; closing date 23 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Eligible teaching qualification and current teacher registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or valid visa with work rights for the term.
• Ability to contribute to inclusive, high-expectation classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging literacy and numeracy programs.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Implement high-impact teaching strategies and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage with families to support student learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Qualified teacher with registration

Tools

Talk for Reading

Talk for Writing

Letters and Sounds

Prime Maths

Assessment tools

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. At Orelia Primary School, we want students to reach their academic, social and emotional potential, and to become valuable members of the community. Our mission is to deliver an excellent standard of education that supports students to achieve results equal to, or above state norms. Each innovative program caters to the needs of each student and their family. Find out more about our school by visiting Orelia Primary School or Schools Online

The Role

We are actively seeking primary teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a primary teacher you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, set high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development. Ideally you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. Being a confident and collaborative team member with the capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued as well as knowledge in Talk for Reading, Talk for Writing, Letters and Sounds and Prime Maths. As a member of our team, you 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.

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .

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

To work with us, you must:

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website .

• 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; 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.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to two (2) 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 two (2) 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 [phone] for assistance.

Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Joanne Tester, Deputy Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail] . During the school holidays, please contact Joanne Tester on [e-mail] .

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1067499 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 23 October 2026