Applicants please note that as of today Monday, May 26 2025 the end date for this posiiton has been extended.
This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Mount Hawthorn Primary School (PS) opened in 1906 and is situated on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja. The school caters for 940 students in Kindergarten to Year 6 with four to six classes per year level, and offers exceptional opportunities for students in science, music, sport, Aboriginal culture, and visual art. Our dedicated and professional teachers maintain an environment which supports each child every day to achieve their personal best. In addition, we constantly aim to deliver the highest standards of pastoral care and support services to enable our students to thrive.
Find out more about our school by visiting mounthawthornps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally embrace our improvement agenda and strategic direction to implement whole school evidence-based teaching practices. They will ideally have the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as engage with our impact coach to continuously grow their pedagogical skills. Experience with the science of learning, explicit teaching strategies, TAPPLE, engagement norms, and daily review will be highly regarded. We partner with Shaping Minds to deliver high quality professional learning for our teachers.
The successful applicant will be the full-time teacher in one of our five Year 1 classrooms for Semester 2, 2025. There is the possibility of extension into 2026 and/or permanency.
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 Leon Wilson, Principal on (08) 9338 0550 or Leon.Wilson@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 one-page (1) 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 of up to three (3) 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/TCH972260
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
