We are seeking to establish a pool of Early Childhood Educators for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Sawyers Valley Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located in the shire of Mundaring, approximately 40 kms from Perth in the North Metropolitan Education Region.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.sawyersvalleyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

We invite you to apply to join our inclusive school community. As a member of the Sawyers Valley PS team, you would become part of a positive and professional culture underpinned by high expectations for all. Our mission is to create and foster an environment where students become independent learners, empowered to take responsible control of their lives and contribute meaningfully to society.

We seek educators who ideally bring a strengths-based approach to their work and who prioritise building productive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the broader community. The personal qualities you will ideally bring to this role are highly valued, including a commitment to team before self, solution-focused problem-solving, a growth mindset, reflective practice, and a willingness to actively seek and respond to feedback.

At Sawyers Valley PS, educators should provide innovative and engaging learning experiences through a broad, culturally inclusive curriculum aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum and its General Capabilities. Our aim is to develop confident and capable individuals, successful lifelong learners in literacy and STEM, and active, informed citizens. We support the social, emotional, and academic growth of every student through targeted teaching, evidence-based practices, supportive learning environments, and a strong pastoral care approach.

Teachers within our Early Childhood phase of learning are would ideally assist in promoting the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, displaying a strong understanding of best practice in early childhood education. Establishing a positive and inclusive classroom environment, maintaining high expectations, fostering a growth mindset, and nurturing students' social and emotional development are central to this role. Educators should display the ability to effectively balance play-based, experiential, intentional, and explicit teaching approaches across Kindergarten to Year 2, responding to the developmental needs of young learners.

As a high-performing learning community, we are committed to evidence-based teaching and learning practices that prioritise the reflective use of data and embedded differentiation to support all learners. Teachers will ideally utilise high-impact teaching strategies, implement ongoing formative assessment, provide meaningful feedback, monitor student progress, and plan responsive next steps for learning. A strong understanding of differentiation is highly regarded, along with the ability to use a range of assessment tools to inform teaching and support the diverse needs of students. Equally important is a commitment to collaborative practice, continuous improvement, and contributing to a connected whole-school approach.

Suitable applicants should be committed to restorative and reflective teaching practices and actively participate in our culture of professional growth. This includes engaging in coaching opportunities, classroom observation and feedback processes, and ongoing professional learning to strengthen contemporary, evidence-based teaching practices. Guided by a shared belief that together we can make a difference for every student, teachers would work collaboratively within whole-school, phase of learning, and curriculum teams to develop and sustain a consistent but developmentally appropriate approach to teaching and learning.

We are seeking passionate educators who ideally possess exceptional interpersonal skills, who communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and foster genuine, positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Together, we strive to create a learning environment where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve success.

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 Fiona Collopy, Principal, on (08) 9295 9700 or emailing fiona.collopy@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Fiona Collopy on fiona.collopy@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 two (2) 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 two (2) 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/TCH1067997

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 23 October 2026