This is a seven (7) month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
At Dianella Heights Primary School, our staff and community work collaboratively through a shared vision, to assist children to develop, extend and meet their potential. We provide a supportive environment for all our students, where the teaching and learning process thrives. We have established a clear vision and direction, developed in consultation with our staff, School Board and our P&C. Central to our approach are shared pedagogy, accountability for student learning, research-based professional learning, coaching and mentoring, and developing high levels of staff morale.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.dianellaheightsprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a primary teacher (0.6FTE, Wednesday to Friday) who is motivated, innovative, and possesses high quality teaching skills. Ideally, they will be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole-school processes, and participate in collaborative planning and instructional coaching.
We seek a teacher who will inspire students to develop an enthusiasm for learning in vibrant, engaging, and supportive classrooms. The successful applicant will ideally possess the ability to build strong and valuable relationships with students, staff, and the school community. They will ideally exhibit proactive strategies to support and improve student behaviour and engagement, to enable positive outcomes in and out of the classroom.
The successful applicant should be able to display how they have employed evidence-based teaching practices to significantly improve student outcomes. This should include the use of explicit instruction, and the ability to transfer knowledge from short to long-term memory through effective teaching.
Applicants possessing a strong capacity to plan, present and assess differentiated, challenging and engaging programs, will be highly regarded. Furthermore, they should ideally, be able to display how they have used data-informed practice to improve academic and socio-emotional student outcomes.
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 Peter Jakimowiez, Principal on (08) 9218 1450 or emailing peter.jakimowiez@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/TCH973481
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 Wednesday, 18 June 2025
