This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025
West Greenwood is a Level 5 primary school with approximately 400 students. Our specialist programs include Japanese, Science, Music and Phys Ed. We enjoy a close, and productive relationship with Greenwood College and the wider community, and we have an active School Board and committed P&C.
We are seeking an applicant who is collaborative, highly motivated, supportive of whole school processes and committed to ongoing professional growth and development.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.westgreenwood.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will be committed to putting students first in their decision-making and undertaking the hard work that is inherent in delivering a motivating and quality educational program. They believe that exemplary, evidence-based teaching practices with tiered curriculum differentiation leads to successful students and high standards of achievement and progression. The successful applicant will be confident in the use of digital technologies across the curriculum to enhance student outcomes and be innovative and contemporary in their practices. They should possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and commit to working collaboratively in a team environment. Applicants will value kindness and care as the underlying approach to building student and staff relationships.
The successful applicant should teach Music across a range of ability levels from Kindergarten to Year 6. Applicants who have outstanding classroom management, can develop rapport and engage students, who can differentiate curriculum to cater for individual student needs, and who can practise a range of teaching strategies are encouraged to apply.
Experience in managing assemblies, establishing a school choir and band showcasing students’ talents to the wider community, and managing the Instrumental Music School Service (IMSS) program is highly desirable. As a specialist Teacher of Music, you shall be an integral part of our teaching team.
As the successful applicant you would ideally have highly developed skills and experience in teaching Music to maintain and enrich the West Greenwood Music program. The successful applicant would ideally actively contribute and support a collaborative team approach to develop a culture of excellence in the Music teaching and learning programs.
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 Wayne Bariolo, Principal, on (08) 9246 8700 or by emailing Wayne.Bariolo@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 four (4) 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/TCH969232
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, 19 May 2025.
