Teacher - Primary - Music - Drama - Visual Arts

Piara Waters Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool of highly competent Music, Drama and Visual Arts teachers 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.

Piara Waters PS opened in February 2012 catering for students in Kindergarten to Year 6 and is located in the suburb of Piara Waters (South Metropolitan Education Region). As an Independent Public School, we utilise the flexibilities afforded to us, to ensure the highest possible outcomes for students. Every decision is focused on every classroom, and every student, every day. You will love working at Piara Waters PS and we will love working with you.

Find out more about our school by visiting Piara Waters Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

We will be immediately filling a 0.4FTE Music and/or Drama teacher to commence in Term 1, with flexibility to commence in Term 2. There will be visual arts positions which will commence in Term 2.

Suitable applicants will ideally teach Music and/or Drama and/or Visual Arts to a range of classes from Pre-Primary to Year 6.

Music teachers would lead the school choir and support the school in putting on whole school events (e.g. ANZAC day, end of year concert). You would also coordinate the instrumental music program in the school on behalf of The School for Instrumental Music.

Suitable applicants would be part of our Performing Arts team, which includes music, drama and visual arts. The team works collaboratively to ensure students receive a balanced and high-quality program across both music, drama and visual arts.

Suitable teachers should have a high level of Western Australian curriculum, instructional and assessment knowledge, and ideally have a proven track record to work effectively in a collaborative team.

Our teachers know their students and the curriculum well and classroom programs are responsive to these.

Suitable applicants should work positively and effectively with all students and families and be able to differentiate the curriculum in order to meet differing student needs.

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 Alison Ramm, Principal on (08) 9397 4300 or emailing Alison.Ramm@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Alison Ramm on 0438 924 649.

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/TCH1022990

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026