This is a permanent part-time (0.43 FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025
Bunbury Primary School (PS) is an independent K-6 public school with approximately 450 students. Bunbury PS is a school of choice with a rich history of high performance and care, dedicated to maintaining positive and inclusive learning environments.
Bunbury PS’s motto is 'Strive to Achieve'. The school’s vision ‘is to work together to enhance our school community, ensuring that every student achieves their potential’. Our core values are Responsibility, Care, Respect, and Achievement. These are integrated into all aspects of our social, emotional, physical, and academic programs. They are reflected in our approach to pastoral care, student well-being and student leadership roles and responsibilities, across the school.
Bunbury PS has a strong sense of community, and the school strives for excellence in teaching and learning. The school has dedicated staff, community volunteers, and parents/carers.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.bunburyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Bunbury PS is seeking an energetic, motivated, and enthusiastic Language Teacher to join our supportive and friendly team.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join a vibrant school community that values collaboration, innovation, and student success. We are looking for a dynamic educator who loves teaching and can clearly make a positive impact on student outcomes through engaging curriculum delivery and high-quality pedagogical practice in language.
We highly value applicants who demonstrate experience and effectiveness in teaching and learning, with the ability to foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment. They should demonstrate a strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and its effective implementation in a language learning context. The ability to teach any foreign language is essential, with a focus on planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons that support student motivation and achievement. The successful applicant will ideally be a collaborative team member who contributes positively to the wider school community.
If you're a creative, committed, and student-focused teacher looking to join a school that values excellence in education and the joy of learning, we would love to hear from you.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Louise Cairns, Principal on (08) 9796 3050 or by emailing Louise.Cairns@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, 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 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/TCH960171
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, 30 May 2025
