This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Established in 1898, East Fremantle Primary School (EFPS) is a thriving Kindergarten to Year 6 school situated just two kilometres from the Fremantle CBD. We are proud of our dedicated staff who work collaboratively to deliver high quality teaching and learning. Through consistent whole school programs, low-variance teaching, and evidence-based practices, every student is supported to achieve their potential.

Our school motto, “Go Forward,” underpins our vision to remain curious, continually seek improvement, and nurture confident, adaptive young people who achieve success both academically and socially as they go forward into future. We emphasise high standards, collaboration, inclusion, and the growth of each child as a whole.

We offer specialist programs in Visual Arts, Music, Italian, Physical Education, and a Kitchen Garden program, alongside strong curriculum foundations in Literacy, Numeracy, and the Sciences.

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

The Role

The Lead Teacher - Literacy and Teaching Excellence provides strategic leadership in literacy improvement and high-quality teaching practices across East Fremantle PS. Working collaboratively with the Principal, Deputy Principals and leadership team, the role supports the development of a consistent, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning that maximises student engagement, achievement and wellbeing.

The Lead Teacher builds staff capability through coaching, mentoring, modelling effective practice and facilitating professional learning. The position leads the implementation and ongoing refinement of the school's instructional framework, supports literacy improvement across the school, and contributes to the achievement of the School Business Plan priorities.

As a Lead Teacher, you will ideally have extensive experience and the personal attributes to influence and support colleagues to improve professional practice and student outcomes through collaboration, evidence-based decision making and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities will ideally be:

• Collaborate with the Principal, Deputy Principals and leadership team to lead and support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of whole-school literacy and teaching excellence priorities.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing refinement of the school's instructional framework to ensure consistency in high-impact teaching practices across all classrooms.
• Facilitate whole-school moderation, collaborative planning and assessment processes to ensure consistency of curriculum delivery and teacher judgement.
• Provide instructional coaching, mentoring and classroom support to strengthen teacher capability and professional practice.
• Facilitate professional learning, professional learning communities and collaborative inquiry processes aligned with school priorities.

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 Phillip Parkes, Principal, or   emailing  Phillip.Parkes@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 two (2) 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/TCH1070874

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 Monday, 23 November 2026