We are seeking to establish a pool of Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Queens Park Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School, with a student population of approximately 330 Kindergarten to Year 6 students from a diverse range of backgrounds. Centrally located between Welshpool Road and the Armadale Rail Line and approximately ten kilometres from the CBD, Queens Park PS was established in 1905 in a nearby community hall. It was relocated to its present site in 1906. The staff are dedicated, compassionate professionals with a balance of recent graduates and experienced teachers. Teaching Staff and Allied Professionals are committed to providing high quality educational programs that are relevant to the individual learning needs of all students through curriculum differentiation, have high level experience and knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and are committed to follow and implement whole school explicit approaches to teaching and learning.
At Queens Park PS, there is a strong embedded pastoral care culture where staff provide empathy, care and support to colleagues, students and families. The school has a strong focus on English as a Second Language (ESL) in the Mainstream, PATHS and Behaviour Management. It would be desirable for applicants to display how they can successfully engage all students, both academically and socially, within their written applications.
Find out more about our school by visiting Queens Park Primary or Schools Online
The Role
Applicants will ideally be highly motivated, reflective teachers who seek out new opportunities, are focused on their own professional growth, have leadership qualities, and follow whole school programs and explicit teaching structures already established. They should be highly collaborative with a focus on implementing evidence-based practices, including an understanding of how learners learn and early development information, especially oral language development. Applicants should also possess a results-orientated focus and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to assist in interacting with students, parents, and colleagues. It is desirable for applicants to have experience with English as an Additional Language Learners as many early childhood students at Queens Park PS are stage 1, with no previous English experience. Ideally applicants should also have some experience with students who may have an imputed disability or a diagnosed disability.
As a teacher at our school, you should be a passionate educator, with high expectations and committed to making a difference in the lives of all young people. You will ideally have outstanding interpersonal skills and will be committed to working in a team environment. It is expected you will have a strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and a strong explicit learning focus, for our diverse student population (78% English as a Second Language Speaking Students). Suitable applicants will ideally work in an environment committed to whole school approaches, self-reflection and ongoing self-improvement. You work alongside your Early Childhood and Primary colleagues in collaborative teams for the continuous improvement of student outcomes, developing strong positive relationships with students and their parents, while maintaining high expectations for all students.
Early Childhood have a strong Synthetics Phonics focus using the Sounds-Write program. Staff plan together and a genuine commitment to planning is part of the role.
To assist in your written application, please read the School Business Plan on our website for more information of the context of our school. It is highly desirable that when writing your application that you address the criteria and the Australian Teacher Standards in the context of Queens Park PS.
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 Julie Herbert, Principal on 9278 3750 or emailing Julie.Loader@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 three (3) 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 five (5) 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/TCH991658
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 25 September 2025.
