This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
At Rivergums Primary School (PS), we live by the mantra: 'Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day.'
Our instructional model spans Kindergarten to Year 6 and covers all key learning areas, with a strong emphasis on English and Mathematics. This model underpins our approach to both academic and wellbeing practices, ensuring that teaching is structured, targeted, and responsive to the learning needs of every student. As a result, we see significant improvements in achievement across all levels of learners.
Find out more about our school by visiting Rivergums Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher who is committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of students. The successful applicant should be an experienced educator, ready to build on their strong teaching practice and take the next step in their professional journey. We’re ideally looking for someone who is motivated, practical, and innovative—someone who brings outstanding interpersonal skills to their role and approaches teaching with resilience, integrity, and a collaborative spirit.
In addition to your core teaching responsibilities, we are looking for teachers who are ideally passionate about teaching music and drama. You will have the opportunity to inspire students through these creative disciplines, fostering their musical and dramatic abilities, and helping them develop confidence, teamwork, and a love for the arts.
If you’re ready to make an impact in an inspiring and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
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 Tracey Renton, Principal on (08) 9523 7500 or emailing Tracey.Renton@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/TCH964004
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 May 2025
