Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Branch: Wungong Primary School

Division: South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $88,178 - $127,737 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Hilbert

Closing Date: 2026-05-07 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Applicant Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools.pdf
• Applicant Information - Writing your application.pdf
• CV Template.DOCX

This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

Nestled alongside Wungong Creek in Hilbert, Wungong Primary School opened its doors to the local community in February 2026. We believe our students, staff and community are highly capable and we support them by encouraging a love of learning, developing authentic, caring relationships and delivering high quality, connected teaching. We have high expectations for the success of the whole child and believe that when people are strong in culture and community, they achieve more.

Our campus is state-of-the-art. All classrooms are airconditioned and enjoy the latest technologies. Complementing the abundance of green space in our suburb, our school has multiple playgrounds and open areas for our students to play, connect and learn.

Our whole school programs in literacy (UFLi, Word Orgins, Talk 4 Writing), numeracy (Explicit Maths Program) and wellbeing (Grow Your Mind) are best practice and are supported by every staff member. Unity of quality teaching practice is the standard at Wungong Primary School.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be passionate, motivated and skilled Early Childhood Teacher who is committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching and instructional strategies.

You will ideally be committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. The successful applicant should possess a strong capacity to plan challenging and engaging programs using an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.

We are seeking applicants who would be innovative and possess high quality teaching skills and knowledge. Our teachers should be committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support our whole school processes and be collegial, effective collaborators.

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?

You are encouraged to ask for more information about this opportunity by contacting Sam Prodonovich, Principal, on (08) 9498 4100 or emailing Sam.Prodonovich@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

NEW Application Process

This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.

Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.

You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

• Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
• 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
  • Professional Knowledge
  • Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

1. Click ‘Apply for Job’
2. Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
3. Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.

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/TCH1040733

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, 7 May 2026

Position Title: Teacher - Early Childhood Education

Agency: Department of Education

Salary: Teacher, $88,178 - $127,737 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Location: Hilbert

Unit/Division: South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch: Wungong Primary School

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Position No.: 00047045