Teacher - Primary
Branch:
West Byford Primary School
Division:
Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary:
Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
FTE:
0.1-1.0
Location:
Byford
Closing Date:
2025-09-04 4:30 PM
Attachments:
We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Primary for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The School
West Byford Primary School (PS) is a level 6 school that opened in February 2013. The school is located on Kardan Boulevard, Byford; approximately 41kms south of Perth and situated in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. Byford is a rapidly growing suburb that includes a mix of young and established families. Students attending West Byford enjoy state of the art facilities in a fresh, contemporary environment. The spacious landscaped grounds provide an abundance of play, sporting and quiet sitting areas for students to enjoy while classrooms are outfitted with up-to-date technologies to enhance student learning opportunities.
School Vision
At West Byford PS, we believe that every child matters. A dynamic, inclusive, and nurturing environment that guides our students to be confident and resilient leaders of the future.
High-Quality High Impact Teaching and Learning
West Byford PS is an engaging and welcoming learning environment with cultural responsiveness, inclusivity, and high expectations at its core. 'Every child matters every day' underpins the West Byford Way. We know that all students can achieve their personal best with the support of a connected, collaborative school community.
West Byford PS supports high-quality teaching through contemporary evidence-based educational pedagogy focused on students' academic, social and emotional development. We are committed to high impact, evidence-based teaching and learning practices that increase engagement and lead to improved student outcomes.
Student wellbeing is targeted through whole school explicit teaching, and programs including 'Breakfast Club' and 'You Can Do It', which are run weekly and supported by the WBPS Wellbeing Team and the SAER Team.
Find out more about our school by visiting westbyfordprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Evidence based practice underpins the West Byford PS Business Plan, and a culture of excellence is embedded within the school. As a staff member of West Byford PS, you will play a key role in our strong, supportive, and collaborative school culture; where every student feels safe, valued, and supported to learn.
The school is focused on embedding evidence-based practices for teaching and learning across the curriculum. A strong knowledge of explicit instruction and experience applying it using a whole school instructional framework would be highly regarded. Suitable applicants will reference their high-quality instructional skills, use of student engagement strategies and evidence how these have impacted student achievement.
Suitable applicants will be eager and willing to improve their performance through engaging in professional learning, effective feedback, performance management, classroom and peer observations. They will ideally possess excellent interpersonal skills and build strong professional relationships with families and their colleagues; contribute to learning teams and support the collaborative culture of the school. Suitable applicants will be highly reflective, motivated, and driven to make a positive difference.
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 Katelyn Smith, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9526 6550 or emailing Katelyn.smith@education.wa.edu.au
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 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH990164
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 4 September 2025