Teacher - Primary

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

Job summary

Dianella Heights Primary School is seeking motivated, innovative Primary Teachers to join a pool for permanent and fixed-term vacancies for the 2027 school year. Appointments may commence during the year and could be full-time or part-time.

These positions are part of the Department of Education, Western Australia, offering a supportive environment with collaborative planning, professional learning, and instructional coaching to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Plan, deliver and assess differentiated, engaging learning programs.
• Collaborate in planning, professional learning and instructional coaching.

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

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 Dianella Heights Primary School (PS), our staff and community work collaboratively through a shared vision, to assist children to develop, extend and meet their potential. We provide a supportive environment for all our students, where the teaching and learning process thrives. We have established a clear vision and direction, developed in consultation with our staff, School Board and our P&C. Central to our approach are shared pedagogy, accountability for student learning, research‑based professional learning, coaching and mentoring, and developing high levels of staff morale.

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

The Role

Dianella Heights PS is seeking motivated, innovative and highly skilled Primary Teachers who are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Suitable applicants will ideally display a commitment to ongoing professional growth and development, support whole‑school processes and priorities, and actively participate in collaborative planning, professional learning and instructional coaching.

We are seeking teachers who inspire students to develop a genuine enthusiasm for learning and who create vibrant, engaging and supportive classroom environments. Highly regarded applicants will ideally display an ability to build strong, positive relationships with students, colleagues and the wider school community. They should employ proactive and consistent strategies to support positive student behaviour, engagement and wellbeing, enabling students to achieve successful outcomes both in and beyond the classroom.

Suitable applicants should display their ability to implement evidence‑based teaching practices that have resulted in measurable improvements in student outcomes. This should include a strong understanding and application of explicit instruction, including effective modelling, guided practice, checking for understanding and opportunities for independent application. Applicants should display an understanding of how effective teaching practices support students to transfer knowledge from short‑term to long‑term memory and apply their learning with increasing independence.

Applicants who display a strong capacity to plan, deliver and assess differentiated, challenging and engaging learning programs will be highly regarded. They should be able to display how they have effectively used student achievement and other relevant data to identify learning needs, inform teaching decisions, monitor progress and improve both academic and socio‑emotional outcomes.

Suitable applicants will ideally display knowledge and practical application of Dianella Heights PS's whole‑school priorities, evidence‑based teaching programs and agreed instructional practices. They should contribute positively to a collaborative professional culture and demonstrate a willingness to share practice, engage in reflective professional learning and work collectively to improve outcomes for all students.

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.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Peter Jakimowiez, Principal, on [phone] or by 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

• 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1062057

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.