This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
Booragoon Primary School (PS), located in a bush setting close to Wireless Hill Reserve, was established in 1967. It is a local intake school, with students drawn from the suburbs of Booragoon and Alfred Cove. Booragoon offers an excellent educational environment for students and staff, comprising four teaching blocks, including an onsite Kindergarten, two purpose built Pre Primary units and a senior teaching cluster. With a high number of students participating in the instrumental music program, the arts feature prominently in the school’s calendar and overall identity.
We have a strong, positive culture based on cooperation and collaboration. Our highly professional staff work together to establish challenging teaching and learning programs aimed at maximising the educational outcomes of all students. Our community has a strong sense of pride in its school, and this is reflected in the very high level of parent participation in the life of the school.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.booragoonps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Booragoon PS are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Music Teacher to join their team. We are looking for a teacher who stimulates imaginative and innovative responses and encourages students to reach their creative and expressive potential.
The successful applicant will ideally possess exemplary classroom management skills while instilling genuine passion and enthusiasm for Music in all students. They will possess a natural ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, their families and members of staff. The successful applicant would quickly establish a positive and welcoming classroom environment founded on high expectations for all students.
The successful candidate will ideally have an excellent understanding of The Arts – Music WA Curriculum and a capacity to deliver the content in an engaging manner. Experience working with ensembles, choirs and coordinating whole school performances will be highly regarded. A strong understanding of evidence-based teaching practices, such as explicit teaching, differentiated instruction and the DoE’s Teaching for Impact resources. Experience in managing the testing and allocation of students for the Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) program is highly desirable. With almost one third of Year 3-6 students participating, the IMSS program is a vital part of the school’s identity.
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 Chris John, Principal, on (08) 6274 1800 or emailing Christopher.John@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 and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 four (4) 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: IPS/TCH953997
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, 14 March 2025
