Please note that as of 9:30am Tuesday, 29 May 2025 the closing date has changed.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Belmay Primary School (PS), located in Cloverdale, caters for 240 children from Kindergarten through to Year 6. We are committed to providing the best possible foundations to enable our students to reach their potential and live happy, productive lives. We do this 'The Belmay Way' - working together with high expectations, showing respect and care for our students, their families and one another.
Our commitment to strong collaboration, high expectations and whole school practices is a cornerstone of our work. Belmay's quality curriculum provision provides strong foundations and extended opportunities for our students to shine in all areas of academia. Through goal setting, we encourage our students to work towards their personal best at all times, 'raising the bar' to strive for excellence. Belmay also provides opportunities for students to engage in enrichment activities in the areas of chess, Numero, choir and technology and enlists expertise to deliver specialist programs in Physical Education, Italian, Art, Drama, Music and Science.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.belmayps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are ideally seeking a primary teacher with exceptional interpersonal skills and a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a primary teacher you should promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development.
Ideally, you should exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued.
As a member of our team, you would leverage high-impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom 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 Terence Harney, Deputy Principal, on (08) 6278 5400 or emailing Terence.Harney@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 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: SS/TCH962157
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 Thursday, 1 May 2025
