We are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) 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.

South Coogee Primary School (PS) is proud to be an Independent Public School. It caters for around 400 students Kindergarten to Year 6 and is located approximately 13 km South of Fremantle. The school buildings are modern, grounds are attractive, and classrooms are spacious and designed to promote collaborative teaching and learning practices. We have a strong focus on Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) integration and are renowned for our award winning Sustainability program.

Find out more about our school by visiting southcoogeeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally use a range of positive classroom management skills and can develop successful learning teams to build positive relationships with parents. They should be highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic teachers who take responsibility for quality learning programs, including the integration of digital technologies across the curriculum.

Suitable applicants should be prepared to participate in whole school and phase planning and curriculum development. They should align their teaching to support whole school strategies including Talk4Writing, Talk for Reading, whole school spelling programs and STEM planning. We encourage teachers to take a leadership role in strategic initiatives and to provide support to other colleagues as a mentor. Suitable applicants should continually improve their practice through Performance Management and self and peer reflection.

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 Lynette Beard, Principal, on (08) 6174 1500 or emailing Lyn.Beard@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/TCH1065002

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 25 September 2026