Teacher - Primary

Department of Education, Western Australia; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Leave provisions

Job summary

Hammond Park Primary School in the south of Perth is seeking qualified primary teachers for permanent and fixed-term roles that may begin in 2027, with full-time or part-time arrangements.

Applicants will use a mandatory CV template and respond to two AITSL domains at application; further assessment will occur for shortlisted candidates. You will support inclusive classrooms, high expectations, differentiation, and data-informed planning to help every student succeed.

Qualifications

• Eligible teacher qualifications and registration.
• AWA: WA Working with Children Check compliance.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Screening Clearance before start.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive, inclusive classrooms with high expectations.
• Deliver engaging, differentiated teaching and learning programs.
• Use assessment tools to inform progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with staff to support whole-school practice and professional growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship building

Differentiation

Education

Eligible teaching qualification

Registration with teaching authority

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.

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

The School

Hammond Park Primary School (PS) caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is located in Hammond Park, south of Perth in the City of Cockburn.

Our motto, 'Learning Together Every Day', reflects our commitment to students, families and colleagues. Our teachers work collaboratively, reflect on their practice and use evidence and data to support every student to succeed.

Find out more about our school by visiting hammondparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

We are actively seeking primary teachers who ideally have exceptional interpersonal skills, displaying a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a primary teacher at Hammond Park PS, you would be supported to establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting 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. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, an embedded culture of coaching, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued.

As a member of our team, you would leverage high-impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging teaching and learning programs. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising and analysing 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.

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

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dane Franklin, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]

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:

• 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.

Applications close:

4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 October 2026.