This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

Somerly Primary School provides a friendly, positive and caring learning environment where students are encouraged to model our key values of respect, responsibility and safety. These values are taught through our well-established Positive Behaviour School Process. We have a dedicated and experienced staff who share a commitment to the school vision and values. We provide a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy. Our students engage in a well-rounded curriculum experience based on the Early Years Learning Framework and Australian curriculum including humanities; social sciences and health and technology. We also provide our students with the opportunity to study a range of subjects including music, physical education, science, visual arts, digital technology and Italian.

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

The Role

The successful applicant should be a passionate teacher of Music, with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. The successful applicant should use professional knowledge, understanding and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant primary music curriculum. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is necessary, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.

The successful applicant will ideally have exceptional interpersonal skills, displaying a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. They  should establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development.

The desired applicant should possess the ability to lead and manage extra curricula music events including One Big Voice, WA Massed Choir Festival and our own school choir. An ideal attribute is the ability to create environments conducive to learning and provide educational opportunities that are fun, purposeful, relevant and cater for differing student learning needs.

The successful applicant should be committed to personal and professional growth and should embrace opportunities for collaboration.

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 Jonathan Smith, Principal on (08) 6206 4200 or jonathan.smith@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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/TCH1062078

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, 4 September 2026