Teacher - Music

Please note as of Wednesday, 24 July 2025 there has been a change to the role of the advert. This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026

Wellard Village Primary School (PS) is centred on a culture of powerful relationships where all key stakeholders work collaboratively for positive student outcomes. We are looking for staff who are team oriented, highly collaborative and possess an ability to work in a team.

Wellard Village PS has a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. Our staff have a shared understanding of contemporary quality teaching and whole school pedagogy. Our pedagogical framework focuses on explicit teaching, evidence-based practice, play based learning and inquiry (Kath Murdoch). It is aligned to the Department of Education Quality Teaching Framework, and we utilise universal design for learning, to enact our inclusive philosophy.

Developing the whole child is a priority for our staff. Together we ensure that we balance curriculum delivery with social and emotional learning and physical health and wellbeing. We utilise Positive Behaviour Support to set high expectations for our learning environment, ensuring all students are safe and accountable. Our matrix encourages children to “Be Courageous, Be Compassionate and Be Responsible”, to achieve our mission of an inclusive and connected community.

Information about our whole school approaches, our school wide pedagogical framework, our lesson design and our strategic plan can be found on our website.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally show the professional knowledge, practices and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant primary school Music curriculum. As part of this role, you will ideally self-reflect and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. With excellent organisational skills and effective interpersonal skills, you would work closely with students, teachers, and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for 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 Aleesha Meuleners, Associate Principal on (08) 6174 1140 or emailing aleesha.meuleners@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

• 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 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: IPS/TCH977999

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 Friday, 8 August 2025