Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Branch: Banksia Park Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Leeming

Closing Date: 2025-11-19 4:30 PM

Attachments: - Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf - information - writing your application - teachers aug22.pdf

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Banksia Park Primary School (PS) provides a supportive environment in which each child can develop their cognitive, creative, physical and social skills to their full potential. Located in Leeming, our school caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Providing exemplary learning environments with a range of educational opportunities, our school recognises and caters for the diversity of student's individual talents, interests and needs.

Find out more about our school by visiting Banksia Park Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant should be committed to ensuring all students succeed and are supported in their development in the Pre-primary classroom. A capacity to examine student data to determine the impact of teaching and to inform plan, teach assess cycles will ideally be embedded in your practice along with the ability to engage learners effectively. You should be supportive of intentional learning through a play-based philosophy combined with explicit direct instruction strategies for core curriculum. You will ideally be collaborative, open to feedback, classroom observation and instructional coaching as part of a growth focused team dedicated to impactful teaching.

Teaching practices should be evidence-based and data driven. Experience with school programs and pedagogy including Promoting Literacy Development and Heggerty will be highly regarded. You should incorporate the successful implementation of explicit teaching strategies along with embracing whole school approaches in Literacy and Numeracy.

The successful applicant should be committed to putting students first in their decision-making and ensure judgements are evidence based. You should be committed to working in a collaborative manner focused on implementing instructional strategies aligned to the school teaching and learning framework including instructional coaching to support impact.

You should have a can-do attitude and the ability to work positively with others in a collegiate environment, characterised by connected practice and a strong commitment to professional growth and ongoing improvement.

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 Serena Gosnay, Principal on (08) 9266 6400 or emailing Serena.Gosnay@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, 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 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/TCH1009029

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 Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Position Title Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Agency Department of Education

Salary Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Location Leeming

Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch Banksia Park Primary School

Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No. 00010646

Closing Date 2025-11-19 4:30 PM