We are seeking to establish a pool of Teachers, both Primary and Specialist, for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Hammond Park Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School that caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is located in Hammond Park, south of Perth, in the City of Cockburn. Our school motto 'Learning Together Every Day' symbolises our commitment towards our school community and each other. Our teachers are collaborative, reflective, data driven and guided by research. They believe in adopting cognitive science principles and that all students can achieve success.
Find out more about our school by visiting hammondparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online. Attached is our Business Plan (2023 – 2025) and Instructional Model
The Role
We are actively seeking primary classroom and specialist teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, who should have a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with students, parents and colleagues. As a primary teacher you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and routines, while nurturing students' social and emotional development. We are seeking specialist teachers for the learning areas of Visual Arts, Music and Physical Education.
Ideally, you will exhibit exemplary teaching skills, aligning practice to our Instructional Model, and a commitment to collaboration. Our school is an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to reflective ongoing professional growth is highly valued. You will be supported through a thorough induction program and an embedded culture of Coaching.
As a member of our team, you would leverage evidence-based teaching strategies to design and deliver engaging lessons aligned with our Instructional Model. Application of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.
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 Dane Franklin, Principal on (08) 9494 3200 or emailing dane.franklin@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 and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.
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/TCH969033
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 June 2025
