We are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) Teachers 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.

Make your teaching matter at Southwell Primary School.

Southwell Primary School (PS), located in Hamilton Hill, is a small Kindergarten to Year 6 school serving a diverse community. Our size allows teachers to know their students well, work closely with colleagues and make a visible contribution to the life and direction of the school.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment where every child is known, supported and challenged to succeed. Aboriginal students form a significant part of our school community and strong relationships with students, families and community are central to our work. Positive behaviour is supported through a whole-school PBS approach that builds consistency, explicitly teaches expectations and acknowledges positive choices.

Southwell PS is a school where strong teachers can make a genuine difference. We recognise that successful learning begins with relationships, engagement and readiness to learn. Our Support Services Hub provides an additional layer of support, with an engagement officer, social worker and wellbeing officer working alongside teachers to strengthen connections with students and families.

The Role

We are seeking skilled, reflective teachers who combine high expectations with a strong understanding of the students they teach. Suitable applicants will ideally demonstrate effective curriculum planning, explicit and evidence-based teaching, differentiation and the capacity to use assessment to respond to student learning needs.

Strong relationship-building is essential. Applicants should be able to create calm, predictable and engaging classrooms and will ideally demonstrate culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice. We particularly value teachers who are curious about their impact, work collaboratively, contribute to whole-school approaches and believe that student background should never determine student potential.

For teachers seeking to grow their leadership, Southwell PS also offers genuine opportunities to contribute to and lead school improvement. Middle leadership opportunities may include coaching, targeted professional learning, professional networks and classroom release to support improvement work.

This is an opportunity for teachers who want their expertise to matter: to work closely with students and families, contribute to an evolving school improvement agenda and help build strong, sustainable practice across a small school community.

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

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 Paula Vardy, Principal, on (08) 9236 9400 or emailing paula.vardy@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: SS/TCH1062911

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 21 September 2026