Job opportunity

We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Early Childhood Education (ECE) 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 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Ardross Primary School (PS), we are committed to a holistic approach to student success, nurturing the academic, social, and emotional development of every child. Our vision is to support each student in becoming the best version of themselves by fostering wellbeing, resilience, active citizenship, and academic excellence.

Our staff share a collective responsibility for student achievement, driven by high expectations and a strong belief that every student has the right to grow and succeed. Students at Ardross PS are supported by passionate educators who deliver motivating, evidence-based learning programs in safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environments.

Sustainability is a core value of our school, reflected in our connection to the natural environment and the preservation of our beautiful native bushland surroundings. Our school culture is grounded in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Safety, with strong partnerships across staff, families, and the broader community supporting student outcomes.

Find out more about our school by visiting Ardross Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking ECE educators who are ideally:

• Data-informed and experienced in using the plan-teach-assess cycle to progress student learning.
• Skilled in implementing the Explicit Teaching Model, underpinned by high-impact teaching strategies.
• Committed to developing differentiated, inclusive, and engaging learning environments that challenge and support all students.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in programs such as Talk for Writing, DIBELS, PAT assessments, Engagement Norms, Warm Ups, and Lesson Design.
• Confident in working collaboratively in whole-school team structures, and reflective in their professional practice.

As an ECE Teacher at Ardross, you will ideally:

• Foster inquiry, exploration, and creativity, while ensuring learning is structured, purposeful, and aligned with a strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework and the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Embrace the Early Childhood Play-Based Learning Paradigm, valuing play as a central and essential component of developmentally appropriate practice. You will integrate intentional play experiences with explicit instruction to support learning across all domains.
• Build positive, nurturing relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Promote a growth mindset and establish a safe, inclusive classroom culture.
• Plan and deliver differentiated literacy and numeracy programs aligned with best practices in early childhood education.
• Use a range of assessment tools to provide feedback, track progress, and inform teaching.

What We Value

We are looking for educators who are ideally:

• Motivated, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Eager to contribute to a collaborative school culture built on connected practice.
• Effective communicators with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
• Advocates for the importance of play in early learning, with a deep understanding of how purposeful, play-based environments foster children’s curiosity, independence, language, and critical thinking skills.
• Ready to make a meaningful impact on student development across academic, social, and emotional domains.

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 Sue Mikkelsen-Taylor on (08) 9263 1350 or emailing Susan.Mikkelsen@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Sue Mikkelsen-Taylor on 0400 132 853. Please leave a message.

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 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/TCH979109

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 July 2025