Please note, as of 2024-09-03 there has been an amendment made to the contact details. 

We are seeking to establish a pool of K - 6 Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Anne Hamersley Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. We deliver an inclusive, diverse, and exciting range of programs to our students with teachers and support staff selected to deliver the best possible education for children in the Ellenbrook area.

We are very proud of our rich diversity with children from fifteen countries enrolled in our school. Our focus is on child engagement and wellbeing with a vision that focuses on students, staff and the community living together, learning together, and succeeding together.

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

The Role

Our strong team of teachers and support staff give our school the strength and unique flavour that distinguish it as a school of choice in the Ellenbrook area. Our specialist teachers in the arts, physical education, Science, Music, and LOTE (Auslan), ensure that we have a balanced and engaging curriculum.

Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate, motivated, and skilled educators who should be committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching, and instructional strategies. They should pursue excellence in teaching, have high expectations and value planning in collaborative teams to develop consistent, high-quality teaching and learning programs. It is desirable that applicants possess a high level of collaborative practice, together with interpersonal skills, to enable effective participation and engagement within the school and community to purposefully build partnerships. Applicants will also preferably actively engage in self-reflection and the classroom observation and feedback cycle.

Suitable applicants will ideally possess proficiency in current and effective teaching practice and be supportive of the school’s ethos, strategic goals, and directions. Knowledge of Explicit Instruction, InitiaLit, Talk for Writing, the Science of Reading, Origo Stepping-Stones and a CRA numeracy approach, would be highly desirable. We are looking for applicants who display data informed practice to differentiate effectively, resulting in high levels of achievement and progress for all 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 Kym Fanelli, Deputy Principal on (08) 9297 7000, or emailing Kym.Fanelli@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.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

• Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to three (3) page’s, 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/TCH918482

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 September 2024