STAR OF THE SEA PRIMARY SCHOOL
4-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN EXTENSION
0.4 FTE Fixed Term
Commencing 1st January 2026
Salary range dependent on years of experience in line with the CEWA Teaching EBA
Position - Part-time FTE (Thursday & Friday) (Leave Cover) Fixed-Term.
Position details:
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a triple stream co-educational school of approximately 800 students from the Early Learning Centre (3 Year Old) to Year 6. The school is situated in the centre of Rockingham giving easy access to the surrounding suburbs. The school operates a 3 Year Old Early Learning Centre (open 5 days per week from 6am – 6pm) and a 4 Year Old Kindergarten Program operates (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) with 2 additional days (Thursday and Friday) that are optional. Out of School Hours Care and Vacation Care are available at the school.
Star of the Sea offers a broad curriculum with specialist teachers across the learning areas of Science, ICT, PE, LOTE (Auslan) and Music. Star of the Sea has excellent IT infrastructure and resources as well as a variety of playground equipment, basketball courts and a large oval. Clear boundaries, routines and a consistent whole school approach allows students to flourish in a supportive learning environment.
As a West Australian Catholic school, we are part of the system of schools supported by Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA). At the local level we are integral in the life of the local parish of 'Our Lady of Lourdes'.
We are seeking applications for an enthusiastic, innovative ECE Teacher to join our Early Learning Centre, commencing Term 1, 1st January 2026.
Selection Criteria:
* Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education;
* A strong working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and progressive early years pedagogy to promote best practice, whilst adhering to the Western Australian Childcare regulations;
* Ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and differentiated learning;
* Experience in best practice pedagogy, incorporating explicit teaching with play-based learning;
* Competent use of digital technologies;
* Understanding the importance of developing positive relationships to enhance and support the wellbeing of students;
* Demonstrate excellent classroom management and organisational skills that create a supportive and safe learning environment;
* A team orientated, positive, professional, cooperative and collaborative educator who values and strives for continual professional growth and values feedback.
Qualifications Required:
* Early Childhood Qualification
* Minimum four-year primary teaching qualification
* Have accreditation to teach Religious Education or be working towards
Applicants must submit a covering letter and CV directly addressing the selection criteria. Applications should include the names and contact details of 3 referees, including the current employer. All applications should be addressed to the Principal and emailed to .
Please attach a copy of your:
* TRBWA
* National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Western Australia
* Academic Transcript
* Working With Children Card
In applying for this position, you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.
Applicants must have a current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) to be eligible for appointment. Information is available from the TRBWA website.
Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.
Closing date for applications: C.O.B Wednesday 22nd October 2025