Teacher - K-6
Branch: Gwynne Park Primary School
Division: South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
FTE: 0.1-1.0
Location: Armadale
Closing Date: 2025-09-19 4:30 PM
Attachments: - Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
- information - writing your application - teachers aug22.pdf

Applicants from the previous process SS/TCH975046 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

We are seeking to establish a pool of Teachers - Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) 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.

Join Our Teacher Talent Pool – Inspire, Collaborate, Grow

Are you a vibrant, outgoing, and passionate educator ready to make a real impact? Do you believe in putting students first and supporting the growth of the whole child? We want you on our team!

We are building a pool of dynamic teachers who are eager to join a collaborative, high-performing school community. At our school, student success is at the heart of everything we do — and we’re proud to be a place where teaching excellence meets genuine care for well-being.

What We’re Ideally Looking For:

We’re seeking enthusiastic teachers who:

  • Are passionate about Literacy, the Science of Reading, and Talk for Writing
  • Value collaboration, growth, and continuous professional development
  • Are open to learning and committed to ongoing improvement
  • Have high expectations for both student achievement and well-being
  • Embrace consistent, high-fidelity delivery of whole-school programs

Our Whole-School Programs Include:

  • Talk for Writing and Talk for Reading
  • UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute)
  • Spelling Mastery
  • Oxford Maths and many more

Why Join Us?

  • Awarded for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
  • Recognised as a QTS Lead School for Talk for Writing and STEM
  • Supportive culture that places equal value on achievement and well-being
  • First Lego League Awards Winners in Innovations and Core Values
  • Sporting Awards and Health ways Grants
  • Strong Student services Team and support.
  • Strong Wellbeing whole school focus for students and staff

If you're an educator who thrives in a positive, forward-thinking environment and is excited to grow professionally, we invite you to express your interest in joining our teacher pool.

Together, we are shaping learners for life — one whole child at a time.

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

The Role

We are seeking teachers who can deliver our existing whole school approaches to literacy and numeracy in a collaborative manner. All staff at Gwynne Park PS teach literacy and all staff integrate Digital Technology into their practice.

To be suitable for this role, you will ideally be able to build lasting connections with our students - establishing and maintaining high expectations around effort, performance and behaviour. You should have a willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ for your 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 Julie Bolingbroke, Principal on (08) 9391 4000 or emailing Julie.Bolingbroke@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.

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

  • Compete 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) 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 four (4) 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: SS/TCH988665

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 19 September 2025