Applicants from the previous process IPS/TCH986434 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for both Mainstream and for our Intensive English Centre (IEC). These roles may be for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Thornlie Primary School (PS) staff are committed and passionate about improving outcomes for all students in a safe and highly engaging learning environment. Thornlie PS places a high emphasis on student success, and values the educational, social, emotional, and physical development of our students.
Students at Thornlie PS are taught the skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future and are given opportunities to practice these through a variety of engaging learning experiences. Thornlie PS is a culturally inclusive school with students from diverse cultural, ethnic, linguistic and religious backgrounds.
Find out more about our school by visiting thornlieps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking teachers who ideally possess excellent interpersonal skills, enabling them to work within a collaborative team environment and engage in whole school planning. Suitable applicants should have the capacity and commitment to, ongoing professional growth and development, support for current whole-school processes and participation in whole school collaborative planning.
Suitable applicants should be able to demonstrate their capacity to implement a differentiated, targeted curriculum to a diverse range of students, including English as an Additional Language/Dialect students who may be in the IEC (Stage 1). Ideally, suitable applicants should have a thorough understanding of the West Australian Curriculum to inform their planning, teaching and assessment as it is important to the role.
Applicants who are wishing to work in the IEC should ideally possess competency in teaching students of varying ability and English language proficiency in a highly engaging manner. They should be dedicated and highly motivated educators with the ability to develop quality teaching and learning programs across all learning areas to develop the students’ language and literacy needs. The suitable applicants should have a passion for working with a variety of students including overseas students and humanitarian visa holders.
Suitable applicants for IEC roles should also have a strong knowledge of teaching strategies to support language acquisition through subject content. Further, experience in teaching phonics and phonemic awareness, a sound knowledge of, and explicit teaching in grammar, reading comprehension, oral language, and writing is also desirable.
Suitable applicants should be reflective, open to feedback and committed to achieving outstanding educational outcomes for every student, whilst building effective working relationships with students and their families. Positive, supportive relationships that create a sense of belonging for all members of the community is a fundamental value of our school.
Applicants to this position should consult the Thornlie PS Business Plan 2024-2026 to address the school context and targets to support them in describing their strong evidence-based approach to teaching and how this will benefit the students at Thornlie PS.
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 Lee Woodcock, Principal, on (08) 9232 3450 or emailing Lee.Woodcock@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 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/TCH1027457
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026
