We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary 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.

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.  

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

Tapping Primary School (PS) opened in 2007 and is situated on Wadjuk Noongar boodja in the Wanneroo Education Network. We are an Independent Public School of approximately 500 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, guided by our vision of Creating Opportunities for every student to Learn, to Grow and to Connect.

At Tapping PS, every child is known. Our teachers and allied professionals create supportive and engaging learning environments where academic achievement is nurtured alongside social, emotional and physical development. We are a school community growing with purpose, backed by strong families and a genuine sense of belonging. With excitement building as we prepare to celebrate our 20th year in 2027, there has never been a better time to join us and be part of the team that marks this milestone and shapes our next chapter.

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

The Role

We are seeking primary teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build genuine relationships with students, families and colleagues. As a teacher at Tapping PS you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and nurturing students' social and emotional development alongside their learning. We are building a shared, connected way of teaching from Kindergarten to Year 6, and we are looking for teachers who embrace whole-school approaches and display a commitment to low-variance, evidence-based practice aligned with the Department's Quality Teaching Strategy and Teaching for Impact framework.

Suitable applicants would thrive in a culture of connected practice, working collaboratively within data-informed teams to plan, implement and refine high-impact teaching strategies in literacy and numeracy. Ideally you would be a reflective and highly effective educator with a strong motivation to grow. Our commitment to instructional coaching means professional growth here is designed, not left to chance, and a willingness to engage in ongoing coaching and professional learning will be highly regarded. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is valued, along with proficiency in using assessment to inform progress, provide feedback and guide planning.

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 Brad Trpchev, Principal on (08) 6207 3100 or bradley.trpchev@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

NEW Application Process

This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.  

Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.

You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

• Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
• 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
  • Professional Knowledge
  • Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

1. Click ‘Apply for Job’

1. Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager

1. Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.  

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.

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/TCH1061246

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 August 2026