Teacher - Primary

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension and / or permanency

North Parmelia Primary School (PS) is situated in the north-east corner of the city of Kwinana. The current enrolment is 298 students. The community is diverse in nature, with families from many cultures and backgrounds. What is common is the community focus on the well-being of our children. Our school vision is, ‘Together we will be DARING and ROBUST learners’, and our school motto is, ‘TRUST, LEARN, ACHIEVE’. These affirmations direct all activities in the school and emphasise the strong commitment the school has to the wellbeing and academic success of all students. This coincides with our school’s values of Friendliness, Respect, Excellence, and Determination.

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The Role

We are seeking an upper primary teacher who is experienced in the planning, delivery and assessment of Explicit Direct Instruction lessons. They should show the ability to effectively cater to the diverse learning needs of students, including those with challenging behaviours and diagnosed special needs, via differentiated content delivery, the use of engagement norms, and strong relationships with students. Teachers effectively deliver Direct Instruction programs, deliberately teach social-emotional wellbeing, and are actively involved in strong pastoral care processes to ensure positive outcomes for all students.

We are seeking an applicant who possesses high quality teaching skills and knowledge. They will ideally be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators. We are developing a culture of classroom coaching and collaborative teams to support professional development and student outcomes. The successful applicant will ideally have the aptitude for this philosophy and embrace the developing pedagogical practices of the school.

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 .

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Erin Turner, Principal on 08 6173 8500 or

During the school holidays, please contact Erin Turner on 0405 036 069

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.

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Eligibility

To work with us, you must :

• hold an eligible .
• 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 .
• 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

Step 2 : Attach your documents

Your application should include :

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

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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 / TCH962994

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 Thursday, 01 May 2025