We are seeking to establish a pool of K-6 Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Hollywood Primary School is an independent public school founded in 1935, with a proud history and reputation for excellence. We “Excel with Honour” and offer a dynamic and collaborative learning environment in conjunction with an active local community focused on ensuring all children realise their full potential. We are characterised by our high levels of academic achievements along with our extensive music, sporting, creative and environment programs.
Find out more about our school by visiting hollywoodps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking passionate and highly skilled educators to join our dynamic teaching team. Teachers with a Specialty (K-6 Classroom Teachers, Music, LOTE, Science, or Physical Education) are encouraged to apply. Suitable applicants will ideally be an enthusiastic and committed professional who uses data-informed practice and High-Impact Teaching Strategies to progress students learning and achievement. You should display proven success implementing the Explicit Teaching model within a clear plan-teach-assess cycle and be data-driven in your instructional decisions. You will preferably display quality differentiated teaching practice. HPS has a 1:1 iPad program in Years 4-6. The ideal candidate will create a caring, engaging, and challenging classroom environment that reflect high expectations for all students. You should hold a strong belief that all students can achieve success and a relentless commitment to teaching excellence.
Suitable applicants should display the ability to work collaboratively within a team, contributing positively to whole-school-programs and processes, and demonstrate a willingness to share practice and support collective improvement using a school coaching model. You will ideally be capable of designing and delivering innovative and engaging programs that extend, and challenge Gifted and Talented students.
We are seeking teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills and a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, following priorities outlined in our 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued. Experience in implementing DIBELS, InitiaLit, Spelling Mastery and whole school Mathematics practice is preferred.
This pool of K-6 Teachers may be utilised for classroom teacher vacancies that arise however, we anticipate that it may also be accessed to fill any vacancies arising in our specialist areas (Music, Physical Education, Science, LOTE).
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 Luke Birnie, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9278 6400 or Luke.Birnie@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.
Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.
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 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 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: IPS/TCH964806
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 June 2025
