Teacher - Primary

Teaching and Specialist Opportunities at Kapinara Primary School (PS) (0.2 to 1.0 FTE)

Kapinara PS is seeking passionate educators to join our pool of Primary Teachers for potential vacancies arising throughout the 2026 school year, up to the end of Term 4, 2027. We welcome applications for both permanent and fixed-term roles, ranging from part-time (0.2 FTE) to full-time (1.0 FTE) positions.

We are particularly interested in teachers with expertise in:

• Early Childhood Education
• Classroom Teaching (Years K–6)
• Languages Other Than English (LOTE): Japanese
• Visual Arts
• Digital Technologies
• Science

At Kapinara PS, we believe in nurturing confident, compassionate learners who lead with kindness, consideration, and integrity. Our school is more than a place of learning, it’s a vibrant community where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are celebrated every day.

Guided by our motto, Kindness, Consideration, and Service to Others. We foster a culture of respect and resilience. We empower students to reach their full potential and contribute positively to the world around them. Our purpose is simple yet powerful: to equip every child with the knowledge, skills, and confidence for lifelong success.

From Kindergarten to Year 6, we offer a rich and engaging learning environment with a strong focus on academic achievement and cross-curricular innovation. Our specialist programs in Japanese, Visual Arts, Digital Technologies, Sport, and Music spark creativity, build global awareness, and develop digital fluency, ensuring our students thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Find out more about our school by visiting Kapinara Primary School or Schools Online

The Role

Whether you're an enthusiastic classroom teacher or a passionate specialist educator, Kapinara PS is a place where your talents will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and your impact felt. You’ll join a team that supports one another, embraces innovation, and celebrates the joy of teaching.

We are looking for teachers who can ideally:

• Build strong, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Create inclusive and engaging learning environments that promote high expectations and a growth mindset.
• Nurture students’ social and emotional wellbeing alongside academic achievement.
• Communicate effectively and foster genuine connections across the school community.
• Plan, deliver, and assess rich learning experiences aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Display expertise in their teaching area, whether Early Childhood, Primary, or specialist subjects such as Japanese, Visual Arts, Digital Technologies, Sport, or Music.
• Adapt their teaching to support diverse learners across composite year levels.
• Bring professional knowledge, reflective practice, and a student-centred approach to everything they do.

If you’re enthusiastic about teaching, committed to continuous growth, and excited to contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

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 Jade Brennan, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9237 7450 or emailing jade.brennan@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Jade Brennan on 0408 511 418

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/TCH999908

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 29 October 2025