We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Education Support 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.

Do you want to work alongside others in a brand-new school, that will deliver an exceptional primary school experience to the Piara Waters community?

Piara Waters West (Planning Name) will be the school of choice for the Piara Waters community. A dedicated focus on the health and wellbeing of all stakeholders will be the foundation to creating caring, accomplished and future focussed individuals. We are dedicated to our responsibility of being a culturally responsive school to celebrate all of our students and the backgrounds and cultures from which they connect to.

Each individual child at our school will belong, receive a high level of personalised care and have purpose to develop into successful individuals. Our children will be encouraged to harness their personal strengths and agency to face challenges and grow into resilient adults.

Our dedicated staff will be instrumental in working as a collective to determine the positive culture and vision for the school’s future. This will be essential to determine the optimum environment for all of our students to learn, grow and succeed in.

The collaborative vision between TAG Architects and McCorkhill construction was to create an innovative and inclusive educational establishment that reflects the Western Australian natural environment, and to design a school that promotes student and staff engagement in a variety of conducive learning spaces. Piara Waters West (planning name) will be a bespoke, state of the art, educational facility with classes from Kindergarten to Year 6, along with an Endorsed Education Support Program (EESP), specialist learning spaces, collaborative planning and meeting spaces, library and undercover area.

Find out more about our school by visiting Piara Waters West Primary School-planning name | Facebook or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally be dedicated and enthusiastic educators, and innovative practitioners, and highly motivated professionals who thrive in a collaborative team environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are desirable, along with ideally the ability to work effectively within a team. A willingness to actively engage in professional learning and liaise with colleagues, parents, and external networks is highly valued.

Suitable applicants will ideally have a strong understanding of inclusive education and the ability to plan and implement engaging, differentiated learning programs that cater to the diverse needs and abilities of students.

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 Sophie Parora, Associate Principal on (08) 9498 4113 or emailing sophie.parora@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 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 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/TCH1062231

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 31 August 2026