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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Located at the northern tip of Alkimos, Shorehaven Primary School (PS) serves families from the Shorehaven, Amberton Beach, and Alkimos Vista estates. We are a growing and inclusive community focused on fostering a safe, positive, and academically enriching environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
Shorehaven PS is seeking a passionate and committed Upper Primary teacher to join our vibrant teaching team and contribute to delivering a high standard of education for all students.
The successful applicant will ideally contribute to a school culture that is safe, positive, and instructionally driven, while creating an engaging and supportive classroom environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of every student. Strong relational skills, particularly with upper primary students, are highly desireable, as is the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and the wider school community.
We are looking for a teacher who can display:
* A commitment to high-impact, evidence-based pedagogy and knowledge of contemporary whole-school practices suitable for any primary classroom.
* A collaborative mindset and experience working through the full teaching, learning, and assessment cycle in partnership with colleagues.
* Strong classroom and behaviour management skills that support the development of a positive and respectful school culture.
* Confidence in using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance both teaching and communication.
While prior experience with the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model is not required, an understanding of or willingness to engage with whole-school behaviour frameworks will be highly regarded.
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 David Drabble, Deputy Principal on (08) 9561 4800 or .
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 and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 three (3) 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 three (3) 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH973899
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 Wednesday, 18 June 2025
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