This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, Week 9, 2025
Dudley Park Primary School was opened in 1976 and is set amongst the Tuart trees in the heart of Mandurah. Providing education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, we support the development of younger children in the community through the Dudley Park Child and Parent Centre. Students at Dudley Park Primary come from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds and we are proud of the indigenous heritage of our community.
Our Vision: Success for everyone through a commitment to excellence and innovation in a safe and caring school community. All students and families have different needs and circumstances, and we endeavour to meet these individual needs, to allow our community to grow together. We set the bar high and strive to achieve the very best academic, sporting and social outcomes. We embrace new ideas and are committed to doing things differently. We understand the importance of positive relationships and partnerships and focus on the whole child, to ensure we support physical, cultural, moral and intellectual development.
Find out more about our school by visiting dudleyparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As teachers at our school, you will ideally possess knowledge of Explicit Instruction and meet Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) expectations. We are seeking applicants who are motivated, innovative, and possess high quality teaching skills. You will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole-school processes, and participate in whole school collaborative planning.
The successful applicant will ideally possess the ability to inspire students to develop an enthusiasm for learning in vibrant, engaging, and supportive classrooms, and who foster relationship-based pedagogy. It is desirable that the successful applicant has experience in using the following programs: Talk 4 Writing, Sound Write, Origo Mathematics and Spelling Mastery. You should have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. A strong capacity to plan, present and assess challenging and engaging programs and a sound understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum would be highly advantageous to this role.
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 Alicia Jones, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9586 0650 or emailing Alicia.Jeffries@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 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/TCH970703
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 Tuesday, 3 June 2025
