We currently have the following positions available, commencing Term 2, 2025:
- 1x - permanent full-time position/s: Teacher – Primary
- 1x - permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position/s: Teacher – Primary (Science and Physical Education) Specialist
We are seeking teachers with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, which underpin professional and positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community. Ashfield has a strong school community with families valued as active participants in their child’s education. Our teachers listen and engage with the community fostering authentic partnerships that ensures school success for all. The personal qualities needed for this this role include being highly collaborative, flexible, growth mindset, solutions-focused, use of initiative and the ability to adapt to ongoing change.
Our whole school approach to our students social and emotional wellbeing ensures each child is engaged, belongs, and feels connected to our school. The ability to establish genuine, positive, and caring relationships with our students is essential. Knowledge, understanding and experience in implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) alongside an understanding of trauma-informed practice is crucial. Suitable applicants should be committed to embedding culturally responsive practices inside and outside the classroom.
Find out more about our school by visiting ashfieldps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Ashfield Primary School (PS) is actively seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Specialist Teacher to join our team. The role will entail taking on a Physical Education Specialist and Science Specialist role.
The ideal candidate will bring a profound enthusiasm for teaching, coupled with effective educational strategies to inspire and engage students in both the Physical Education and Science learning spaces. The role involves delivering comprehensive and dynamic lessons, fostering a positive learning environment, and actively contributing to the development of these two curriculum areas.
Key to this role, is having strong application of creative and critical thinking skills with an explicit, investigation-based teaching and learning approach. It is essential the applicant possesses strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to work successfully with students across Year 1 to Year 6 and to manage both these roles.
Ashfield PS is also seeking a passionate Primary teacher.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess knowledge and understanding of the effective use of explicit teaching strategies and be dedicated and committed to improving student learning through continual teacher growth. As a teacher at our school, you would contribute to a positive team culture and enjoy the challenge of working at a school seeking to raise standards and improve student outcomes.
The ideal candidate will be committed to implementing consistent whole-school approaches in literacy and numeracy that focus on evidence-based instruction and practice. Daily Reviews, Talk4Writing, UFLI and Spelling Mastery knowledge is highly desirable.
Successful applicants will ideally be committed to reflective teaching practices through active participation in a culture of professional growth. We are seeking teachers who are committed to their own professional learning to ensure they maintain and build on contemporary, evidence-based approaches. Understanding how to use student data to drive continuous improvement and tailor instruction to meet learning needs is highly desirable.
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 Claudia Grieco, Principal on (08) 6216 1300 or claudia.grieco@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.
- 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
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one 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/TCH940763
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 Monday, 17 March 2025
