Teacher (Year 1/2/3)

Catholic Education Western Australia Limited; Shire Of Goomalling; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic School - Goomalling is seeking a full-time Year 1/2/3 Classroom Teacher to join a small, collegial community at the start of 2027. The school serves about 50 students and emphasises a balanced curriculum with play-based learning in the early years and explicit teaching across the primary years.

The successful applicant will demonstrate contemporary pedagogy in literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and inclusive practice, in a supportive Catholic school setting.

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with current TRBWA registration and accreditation to teach in a Catholic school.
• Working with Children Check is current and verifiable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching and learning programs across Year 1–3.
• Foster a safe, inclusive learning environment where every child is known and supported.
• Implement balanced literacy and numeracy teaching with play-based experiences.
• Collaborate with a small collegial staff to support student outcomes.
• Maintain strong communication with families and the parish.

Skills

Lesson planning

Literacy pedagogy

Numeracy pedagogy

Student wellbeing

Communication with families

Education

Registered teacher

Catholic school accreditation

TRBWA registration

Working with Children Check

Job description

Position Details

Sacred Heart Catholic School- Goomalling, is seeking a full-time Year 1/2/3 Classroom Teacher who is passionate about their profession and willing to join a small, collegial school community at the beginning of 2027.

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Catholic co-educational primary school that caters for approximately 50 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with additional students enrolled in our Pre-Kindy program. The town of Goomalling has a population of approximately 550 people and is located 130km northeast of Perth.

Sacred Heart Catholic School has a cohesive, dedicated and professional staff and a friendly, supportive school community who ensure that the school’s moto of "Witness the Truth" is lived out for every individual. The Early Years takes pride in delivering a balanced curriculum to students. We engage with Walker Learner Play-based pedagogy in our Kindergarten to Year 2 classes, inviting students to explore their world through investigative play, and engage with literacy through the PLD and Heggerty programs.

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, including the names and contact numbers of three referees, where possible please include their Parish Priest and current employer.

About The Role

We are looking for a teacher who has a deep understanding of contemporary pedagogy and is committed to implementing best practice in literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, explicit teaching and play-based learning. The successful applicant will foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish and experience high quality Catholic education.

Qualifications Required

• Holds recognised teaching qualifications and registration
• Accreditation to teach in a Catholic school
• Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of WA
• A current Working with Children Check

Please show evidence of a Working with Children Check and TRBWA registration.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrate a personal witness to the Catholic faith through relationships with others.
• Be a creative, flexible and enthusiastic educator with a passion for teaching and learning.
• Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development.
• Work professionally, cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a cohesive and dedicated team of educators.
• Authentically nurture positive, mature and respectful relationships with children, staff and families.
• Deliver high quality teaching and learning programs that provide a balanced opportunity for inquiry and exploration as well as time for explicit teaching and a differentiated curriculum that engages and challenges learners.
• Consistently demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Use technology as a powerful tool for teaching and learning.

Applicants Must

• Be registered with the Teacher Registration Board of WA to be eligible for appointment.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.

Delivery of documentation by close of business at 5pm 20th of November 2027.

Applicants must submit a Covering Letter and Curriculum Vitae, addressed to the principal, including the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom must be the current employer and a Parish Priest.