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We are seeking to establish a pool of Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
North Perth Primary School is an inner-city public school, established in 1899 with a long and vibrant history. It's this connection with its past, along with the enthusiasm and energy of the current students, staff and parents that makes North Perth Primary School a dynamic school community. The original school motto Honour, Loyalty and Duty is today understood as our values of respect, trustworthiness and responsibility.
Many outstanding students have attended North Perth Primary School. Our honour boards record the names of two Rhodes Scholars, and many high profile members of the arts, legal and sporting communities. The school is regularly visited by former students who share their fond memories with the students and staff .
Find out more about our school by visiting northperthprimary.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking accomplished teachers with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills which underpin professional and positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community. Suitable applicants will become an integral part of this community partnership to support each child to reach their potential.
As a teacher at North Perth PS, you will work in a collaborative environment to improve student outcomes, reflect on your own performance, contribute to staff development, and support our distributed leadership structure. You should be committed to continuous improvement, ideally displayed by your willingness to accept, and implement change, and in your ability to lead initiatives at a phase of learning and/or school-wide level.
Suitable applicants should be highly skilled and motivated educators who are passionate about teaching, with an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework, especially in Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT. The school is focused on embedding evidence-based practices for teaching and learning and suitable applicants should be able to display their how their instructional strategies align with the Department of Education’s Teaching for Impact, Science of Learning and Cognitive Load Theory and their links to student achievement. It is desirable for applicants to possess sound knowledge of our whole-school approaches, including data analysis, Promoting Literacy Development, Talk4Writing, and Positive Behaviour Support.
Our school vision, “Inspiring young minds, creating possibilities” is supported by our mission to foster an inspiring community of learners in which committed educators and parents work together to develop each child. We value learning that is holistic, encompassing the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative dimensions. This is reflected in our Business Plan 2023-2025. Our sense of community is further underpinned by our values of inclusivity, resilience, respect, and responsibility.
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 Andrew Streeton, Principal on (08) 9428 7100 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 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 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/TCH965624
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 8 May 2025
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