Teacher - Primary - Music

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A state government educational department is seeking a highly motivated part-time teacher to deliver an engaging Music program at Roebuck Primary School. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering student engagement. Candidates must have an eligible teaching qualification and be prepared to work collaboratively with staff and the community. The position offers various professional benefits, including competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance

District allowance

12 weeks’ vacation leave

Free relocation

Travel Concessions

Qualifications

• Must hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be able to deliver an engaging Music program.
• Experience in catering to differing learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an engaging Music program in line with the Music Curriculum.
• Support major school directions and initiatives.
• Establish community partnerships with parents and external networks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to engage students

Knowledge of Music Curriculum

Education

Eligible teacher qualification and registration

Job description

Overview

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026.

Roebuck Primary School (PS) aims to provide a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that caters for the academic, as well as the social, emotional and physical needs of our students. Our staff are passionate about student learning and work collaboratively across year levels to improve the educational outcomes of all students. We focus on providing a solid foundation in literacy and numeracy and offer a range of whole-school teaching programs, such as Let\u2019s Decode, Spelling Mastery and the use of Daily Reviews, and Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) lesson design to ensure that all students have opportunities to shine and be successful.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated and possess professional knowledge, practice, and experience to deliver an engaging Music program in line with the Music Curriculum. The successful applicant should ideally be able to cater to differing learning styles using a range of teaching and learning strategies to engage and motivate all students.

The successful applicant will support major school directions and be committed to whole school approaches and initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a willingness to liaise with colleagues, parents and external networks to establish strong community partnerships are also highly desired.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 per year
• District allowance of $8 361 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
• Air-conditioning subsidy
• Travel Concessions

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits. For additional information on all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [e-mail] or on [phone].

Mobility appointments

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers. Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school. Find out if you are eligible on IKON.

• Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nikki Sandilands, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Nikki Sandilands on 0427 799 530.

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 Educations 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 four (4) 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 four (4) 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 Departments 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 Educations Recruitment team on [phone] for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH998444

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 24 October 2025