This is a 6-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

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 join the inclusive and high-performing team at Sawyers Valley PS, where we foster a positive professional culture underpinned by high expectations for all. Our mission is to create an environment where students become independent learners who take responsibility for their lives and contribute positively to society. We value educators who adopt a strengths-based approach, build productive relationships with students, families, and the wider community, and demonstrate teamwork, reflective practice, a growth mindset, and a solutions-focused outlook.

Educators at Sawyers Valley PS provide innovative and engaging learning experiences and a broad culturally inclusive curriculum, based on the Western Australian Curriculum. Applicants should be able to make explicit links to the general capabilities of the Australian Curriculum, to promote confident and capable individuals, successful lifelong learners in literacies and STEM, and active and involved citizens. We aim to support the social, emotional, and academic growth of each student through targeted teaching, evidence-based practices, supportive learning environments and a strong pastoral care approach.

The successful applicant will ideally use evidence-based teaching practices, reflective use of student data, and differentiated instruction to maximise student engagement and achievement. Effective formative assessment, meaningful feedback, and high-impact teaching strategies are integral to our whole-school instructional approach to teaching and learning.

The successful applicant will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth through coaching, observation, feedback, and collaboration with colleagues. A strong understanding of differentiation, assessment, and inclusive practices is highly regarded, along with the ability to contribute positively to collaborative teams and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are ideally seeking educators with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills who can foster strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Teachers in our Middle Childhood phase should be able to build on the play-based, experiential, and intentional teaching approaches established in the Early Childhood phase of the school.

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.

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/TCH1067996

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

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