We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Byford Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School and is located in an area of growth. It has retained the ‘country’ feel and the community is very supportive and involved in the school. Byford PS has a Community Kindergarten attached, the school has a shared leadership structure and there is a focus on developing leaders and highly competent teachers in the school.

The town of Byford is ten kilometres south of Armadale on the South Western Highway and is located in a semi-rural urban community in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale. The shire is currently experiencing a population growth resulting in a range of socio-economic groups. Byford school students are respectful, eager to learn, friendly and cooperative, concerned for others and keen to succeed.

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

The Role

We are seeking Primary Teachers ideally with exceptional interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build strong, genuine relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Suitable applicants should establish inclusive, positive classroom environments, set high expectations, and foster a growth mindset while supporting students’ social and emotional development.

Ideally applicants would display exemplary teaching practice, a strong commitment to excellence, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, whole-school environment focused on continuous professional growth. They should use high-impact teaching strategies and have experience designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs, with a strong understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs.

Applicants should be skilled in using assessment tools to inform teaching, provide meaningful feedback, and guide future planning. A commitment to evidence-based practice is highly regarded, alongside knowledge of explicit instruction and experience applying it within a whole-school instructional framework. Suitable applicants should clearly display how their instructional strategies and student engagement approaches have positively impacted student achievement.

At Byford PS, we value a strong, supportive, and collaborative culture where every student feels safe, valued, and supported to succeed. Byford PS implement explicit instruction lessons with focus on Daily Review with High Engagement Expectations.

Staff are ideally expected to actively contribute to this environment, engage in professional learning, and respond constructively to feedback through performance development processes, including classroom observation and collaboration.

Suitable applicants will ideally be reflective, motivated, and committed to continuous improvement, contributing positively to team culture while building strong professional relationships within the school community.

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 Jody Harrington, Principal, on (08) 9526 6300 or emailing Jody.Harrington@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 three (3) 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/TCH1064873

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 29 September 2026