Overview
We are seeking to establish a pool of Teachers – Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) 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.
Oberthur Primary School (PS), an Independent Public School, is in a quiet area of Bull Creek and has a traditionally strong community involvement. The school population of 650 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 has a mix of cultural backgrounds and English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) is a feature, particularly in the early years. The school is set in attractive surroundings with many trees, shade, and well-maintained gardens.
Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate educators, committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. Inclusivity and differentiation, and exemplary classroom teaching experience are key in ensuring the students achieve the best possible outcomes. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
As K-6 School Teachers, you should be prepared to:
- participate in weekly meetings involving whole school and collaborative phase planning, curriculum development and professional learning opportunities
- attend regular Collaborative Year Level Team meetings
- contribute to high-level teaching, learning and assessment processes developed through collaborative teams and practices, peer observation and feedback
- engage in scheduled meetings with leadership team to develop Western Australian Curriculum knowledge, implementation and moderation
- collaborate within year level teams to support planning, moderation and achievement of standards
Qualifications and Capabilities
All classrooms are equipped with an Interactive Screen and common software. Students in Years 4–6 participate in a one-to-one MacBook program; Years 1–3 have a one-to-one iPad program. Kindergarten and Pre-Primary classrooms have a pod of iPads. ICT skills are an integral part of teaching practices. All teaching staff are issued an iPad to support planning, collaboration, learning program implementation, assessment and communication.
Oberthur has a Chinese Language Program, including a Chinese Immersion (bilingual) Program in all Pre-Primary to Year 6, along with Music and Physical Education specialist areas. Pedagogy is influenced by John Hattie’s Visible Learning, Solo Taxonomy, Bloom and First Steps. Practice includes a common lesson design structure, Literacy and Numeracy blocks, explicit teaching, and moderation of judgements aligned to achievement standards and content descriptions. We also have Project Plans in Science.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education offers benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. More details are available on the Department’s professional and personal benefits pages.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity of our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, 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
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number before you start
Vacancies may arise for specialist qualifications (for example Early Childhood Education). Only applicants possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three pages demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Practice and Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school
- A CV of up to two pages outlining employment history and professional learning relevant to this position
It is recommended you have 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, visit the Department’s Careers Page or see the 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, contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team at.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH
The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 25 September 2025
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