Teacher - Primary, Claremont

Teacher - Primary Branch: Freshwater Bay Primary School Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023) Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time FTE: Location: Claremont Closing Date: 2025-08-26 4:30 PM Attachments: -

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We are seeking to establish a pool of highly motivated and passionate Primary 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.

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

Freshwater Bay Primary School (PS) has a vibrant and caring school community where teaching practices are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every student is cherished and encouraged to reach their full potential.

It caters for students from Kindergarten through to Year 6 and is a family and community oriented school with a tradition of providing a quality education to families in Claremont. Freshwater Bay PS offers specialist programs in Science, Music, Art, Physical Education and French.

Find out more about our school by visiting or .

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate, motivated, and skilled educators who embrace our improvement agenda and strategic direction to implement whole school evidence-based teaching practices. They should be committed to improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for every child, every day, through our whole school approaches, explicit teaching, and instructional strategies.

Suitable applicants should exhibit a strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and should also display the ability to plan for school improvement using and responding to all data sources, ensuring curriculum and pedagogical development is current and ongoing. Suitable applicants should be flexible, adaptive, and be able to apply the strategies of differentiated instruction and explicit teaching.

We are seeking applicants who ideally display high quality teaching skills and knowledge. They should have the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as a willingness to continuously grow their pedagogical skills. It is highly desirable that applicants are committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community.

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 .

Want to know more? 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.

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Eligibility

To work with us, you must: hold an eligible .

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 .

apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and

consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. Vacancies may arise during the life of this pool that require specialist qualifications (for example vacancies within Early Childhood Education). Only applicants, in the pool, possessing the required qualifications will be considered for appointment in these circumstances.

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 Click ‘Apply for Job’ Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager 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 or see our applicant resource attached.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time . Late applications will not be accepted. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH842981

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

Position Title Teacher - Primary Agency Department of Education Salary Location Claremont Unit/Division Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Branch Freshwater Bay Primary School Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No. Pool Ref IPS/TCH842981 Closing Date Position Title Teacher - Primary Branch Freshwater Bay Primary School Location Claremont Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No. Pool Ref IPS/TCH842981 Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description We are seeking to establish a pool of highly motivated and passionate Primary 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.