Albany Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Albany PS has a strong culture of classroom observation, coaching and collaborative teams to achieve high standards in both individual and whole school performances. Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate commitment to these practices, ongoing professional development, and the school Business Plan.
The learning environment created will be engaging, challenging, caring, and catering for a range of needs to ensure all students make progress. Effective behaviour management strategies are used to establish and maintain an organised, orderly and learning-focused classroom. Albany PS is a Positive Behaviour Support School (PBS) and this is reflected across the whole school.
Find out more about our school by visiting albanyprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .
The Role
Albany PS are looking for committed, passionate teachers to join our collaborative and dedicated team of professionals. Suitable applicants will ideally possess a strong knowledge of highly effective teaching strategies, specifically in explicit direct instruction, as well as the ability to understand and use student and whole school performance data effectively to inform planning and differentiation across all year levels.
Our moral purpose is "Together our community nurtures diversity and pursues personal excellence to unlock potential". This drives our decision making for staff and students.
As a teacher at our school, you will ideally have a passion for explicit teaching. Albany PS has developed a whole school instructional model based upon Explicit Direct Instruction and this is being incorporated across English and Mathematics. A key part of this model is the use of Daily Review. Applicants should ideally be able to demonstrate proficiency in this area and be supportive of whole school instructional strategies.
Applicants should have highly developed organisation and interpersonal skills, have a clearly demonstrated focus upon student achievement and be committed to working as a part of a collaborative team.
Applicants are encouraged to read the information in the Business Plan attached at the top of the advert thoroughly prior to starting their application. Additionally, familiarity with, Initialit (P-2), PLD, Literacy (3-6) and Origo Maths would be advantageous.
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:
12 percent employer contributions to superannuation 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays) subsidised accommodation where applicable free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on .
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Cathy Willis, Principal on or email
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 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.
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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 8 September 2025