Teacher - Primary - Music

Teacher - Primary - Music

Branch: Broome Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - Kimberley 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: Broome

Closing Date: 2025-11-26 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

Broome Primary School (BPS) was established in 1901 and is the oldest established school in the Kimberley. BPS is established on Yawuru land and embraces the rich Aboriginal culture, along with the historical and diverse multicultural aspects of the Broome community. The school has an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) of 860 and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for its student clientele.

BPS promotes trust and connection with students, families, and colleagues while providing high-quality, evidence-based teaching in culturally responsive, engaging classrooms. There is an expectation that staff work collaboratively as a team and that student success is dependent upon consistent, caring and regulated adults.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated and possess professional knowledge, practice, and experience to deliver an engaging Music program in line with the Music Curriculum. The successful applicant should ideally be able to cater for different student needs using a range of teaching and learning strategies to engage and inspire all students.

The successful applicant would support major school directions and be committed to whole school approaches and initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a willingness to liaise with colleagues, parents and external networks to establish strong community partnerships are also highly desired. Applicants with experience in performing arts are highly desirable.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
• District allowance of $8 361 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation
• Air-conditioning subsidy
• Travel Concessions

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Daryl Mansfield, Principal, on (08) 9194 7500 or emailing daryl.mansfield@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 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 three (3) 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/TCH1008377

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, 26 November 2025

Position Title Teacher - Primary - Music

Agency Department of Education

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

Location Broome

Unit/Division Independent Public School - Kimberley Education Region

Branch Broome Primary School

Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No. 00010785

Closing Date 2025-11-26 4:30 PM