This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2026.
Gidgegannup Primary School (PS) was opened in 1992 and is in the Shire of Swan and is outer Metropolitan. The school is in a very tranquil setting, being on the outskirts of town and backing onto a rural aspect. The classroom clusters are built on the contours of a hill using this elevation to advantage.
Gidgegannup PS is a level 4 primary school with a total enrolment of almost 180 students. A large proportion of our students travel to and from school on one of five buses. The school has three teaching blocks each consisting of a 5-classroom cluster, a resource block containing the school Library, Art Room and Music Room. We currently provide Art, Music, Science, PE and our LOTE language is Chinese which is delivered online by video link with Beijing.
Find out more about our school by visiting gidgegannupps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Gidgegannup PS are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join their friendly team!
The successful applicant will ideally be an effective classroom practitioner and work hard to ensure all students are engaged with the curriculum. You will ideally be a collaborative and positive teacher and work with colleagues, the school leadership and the wider school community to ensure we provide a positive and uplifting environment where students succeed. The successful applicant should be a collaborative and creative educator who can deliver a dynamic and engaging Visual Arts program within a primary school setting. They will ideally design rich, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that nurture students’ artistic skills, imagination, and confidence. The Western Australian Arts Curriculum (Visual Arts) should guide planning and assessment to ensure a high‑quality and comprehensive arts education for all students.
The successful applicant will ideally be an effective and inspiring specialist practitioner who actively engages students through hands‑on, process‑focused artmaking and thoughtful exploration of media, techniques, and visual conventions. They should work collaboratively with colleagues, school leadership, and the wider school community to contribute to a positive, inclusive, and creative school culture where every student is supported to succeed and express themselves through the visual arts.
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 Michael Kovalevs, Principal, on (08) 9578 4000 or by emailing Michael.Kovalevs@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 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.
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 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/TCH1028037
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, 20 February 2026.
