Applicants from the previous process IPS/TCH906165 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - K-6 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 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Rostrata Primary School (PS) we pride ourselves on the strength of our community spirit and all staff being committed to a culture of innovation and teaching excellence underpinned by reflection, feedback, collaboration, positive relationships, trust and learning.
Rostrata PS is an Independent Public School located in the southern Perth suburb of Willetton. Our school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and is in the local intake area for Willetton Senior High School. The school has a diverse, multicultural community of 950 highly motivated students with very supportive parents and caregivers and is staffed by a team of skilled, committed and innovative teaching and non-teaching staff who provide dynamic learning programs to cater for the needs of our students. We are a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, placing a strong emphasis on providing a culturally responsive, inclusive and supportive environment for students and prioritise the health and wellbeing of students and educators. We seek staff who bring a strengths-based approach and who prioritise building productive relationships with students, families, and the broader community.
Find out more about our school by visiting Rostrata Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
As a school, we are focused on providing quality teaching to ensure high standards of student engagement and achievement. Suitable applicants will ideally be highly motivated and able to display a commitment to explicit, high impact teaching strategies, student engagement norms and establishing a positive classroom environment with consistent routines. This includes the use of daily reviews to revise previously taught concepts, designing learning experiences aligned with Cognitive Load Theory and being skilled at modelling, guided practice, checking for understanding and responding to assessment data to plan next steps in learning.
In Early Childhood, suitable applicants will ideally be skilled at balancing explicit teaching and play-based learning, incorporating the National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework into your planning. Experience with the Letters and Sounds synthetic phonics program will be highly regarded.
We also encourage a commitment to whole-school approaches to teaching literacy and numeracy, with an emphasis on evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. The benefit of a large school is the opportunity to collaborate with a greater number of colleagues. We are looking for collaborative team players with a commitment to our CARE values who have strong interpersonal skills, a desire to grow professionally and can show they contribute effectively to a professional learning community to benefit student learning.
All teachers at Rostrata PS engage in our reflective practice model, which includes being allocated an instructional coach to support teacher professional growth in implementing student engagement norms and the agreed instructional framework, which is aligned with the Department of Education WA’s Teaching for Impact model. Our instructional coaching process is focused on continuous improvement and the premise, “If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve,” (Dylan Wiliam).
Educators with knowledge or experience in English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D), are encouraged to apply as many of our students benefit from additional support in developing English proficiency.
We highly value the capacity to enhance critical and creative thinking skills that extend our very capable students. We have an established Bring Your Own Device iPad program in Years 2-6, promote the use of Apple Classroom, and our staff innovate with technology and integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) to support our students to share and apply their learning in creative ways that build their skills for the future.
Our school offers a high quality, holistic education including the provision of a diverse range of specialist programs including our highly regarded Music program, the Kitchen Garden and cooking program, Science, Italian, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Health.
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 Robyn Henderson, Acting Principal on (08) 9237 2700 or emailing robyn.henderson@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Robyn Henderson on 0417 902 007.
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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.
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/TCH983785
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 15 August 2025
