This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

Our school aims to be the heart of our community where we provide a nurturing, happy and joyful learning environment so that every child flourishes and is successful. Our children are at the forefront of every decision and action we take to enable them to make superb progress.

We will guide students to strive for excellence, embrace challenge, be curious, and become critical and creative thinkers. Our aim is to develop in our students a deep sense of global and social responsibility with the skills to make a meaningful contribution to our world.

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

The Role

North Harrisdale Primary School (PS) is ideally seeking a skilled and confident Auslan teacher to lead our Auslan program

Our school is home to several deaf and hard of hearing students supported by an established interpreting team. Our Year 3 to 6 students learn Auslan for authentic reasons: to converse with their peers, to understand Deaf culture and community, and to be part of a school where inclusion is practised and celebrated. You would plan, teach and assess a sequential Auslan program across Year 3 to Year 6, aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum: Languages - Auslan. You would work alongside our teachers to build Auslan capability across the school and contribute to our community that values collaboration and collective responsibility.

The successful applicant would become part of our specialist team and ideally show the professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant primary school Auslan curriculum. As part of this role, you will ideally have knowledge and understanding of deaf awareness, self-reflect and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to develop a passion for learning Auslan in an engaging and supportive environment.

We are looking for a teacher who can ideally display the following skills:

• Competent Auslan signer with experience teaching the language to beginning learners, preferably in a primary school setting
• Holds strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum: Languages - Auslan, and can translate it into an engaging, sequential teaching and learning program
• Plans, teaches and assesses against curriculum outcomes, with demonstrated strength in assessment, moderation and using data to inform planning and reporting
• Understands Deaf culture and deaf awareness, and can build this into everyday teaching
• Brings a strong repertoire of classroom management strategies and high expectations of every student
• Collaborates readily, and reflects on their own practice
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships with students, staff and the wider 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 Jacqui O'Donnell, Principal, on (08) 9397 8140 or emailing jacqui.odonnell@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Jacqui O’Donnell on 0408 937 712 or jacqui.odonnell@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 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/TCH1066538

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, 30 October 2026