Teacher - Primary - Upper

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Bayswater Primary School (PS) is a Level 5 school located within the North Metropolitan Education Region, approximately 7 kilometres from Perth’s central business district. The school is led by a Principal and two Deputy Principals and is committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning opportunities for all students.

The school has implemented a whole-school Explicit Teaching pedagogical model, which provides a consistent and evidence-based approach to classroom instruction across all year levels. Bayswater PS offers a diverse range of specialist programs, including Italian, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, and Science and Technology. A key strength of the school is its strong sense of community and the collaborative culture among staff, with a focus on teamwork, shared responsibility, and the consistent delivery of effective learning approaches.

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

The Role

Bayswater PS is seeking a highly professional and motivated upper primary teacher who ideally possesses outstanding interpersonal skills, a strong commitment to excellence in evidence‑based classroom practice, and the capacity to display emerging leadership.

The successful applicant will ideally have a strong understanding of Explicit Teaching and the ability to differentiate instruction to effectively support students with a wide range of abilities, learning needs, and individual circumstances.

The successful applicant will ideally be committed to fostering innovation, promoting high expectations, and placing student achievement and wellbeing at the centre of their practice. They will ideally show excellent organisational, written, and oral communication skills, and work collaboratively and positively as part of a professional team. In addition, they should show a willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning including coaching, collaboration, and peer observation to continually refine and enhance their teaching.

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 David Dique, Deputy Principal on (08) 9462 6600 or emailing ***********@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1062165

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, 28 August 2026