We are seeking to establish a pool of Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year.

Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Halls Head Primary School (PS) has strong values and virtues with a focus on the '6 Kinds of Best': Be Kind to Self; Be Kind to Others; Be Kind to the Environment; Be the Learning Kind; Be the Community Kind; and Be the Achieving Kind.

These values touch every area of school life and underpin our school practice and beliefs.

Our pastoral care programs contribute to a safe and positive learning environment with an emphasis on fairness, equity and restorative justice.

We are a proud Independent Public School focused on building connected and positive relationships that share the development of students as individual learners.

Catering to Kindergarten to Year 6 students, our school's parents are key contributors to each child's educational success.

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The Role Halls Head PS is actively seeking K-6 teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills and a displayed ability to build genuine, positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

As a K-6 teacher, you will ideally establish a positive, inclusive and orderly learning environment characterised by high expectations, strong classroom routines and a commitment to supporting students’ academic, social and emotional development.

Ideally, you will display exemplary teaching practice, with a solid understanding of explicit instruction and evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning.

Halls Head PS is continuing to strengthen consistent, high-impact instructional practice across the school, and applicants with experience implementing structured lessons, daily reviews, explicit teaching, regular checks for understanding and purposeful opportunities for guided and independent practice will be highly regarded.

The capacity to work within a low-variance approach, where agreed whole-school practices are implemented consistently while teachers remain responsive to the needs of their students, is highly valued.

As a member of our team,



you will ideally contribute to a cooperative culture focused on improving student outcomes through evidence-informed practice. A strong understanding of the Science of Reading and effective reading instruction would be highly regarded, including the explicit teaching of foundational reading skills, reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

Applicants should ideally display an understanding of how purposeful reading instruction and regular opportunities to develop fluency can be embedded within a structured literacy block.

Experience using reading assessment data to identify specific areas of need and adjust instruction accordingly would also be beneficial.

Experience with, or knowledge of, assessment tools and platforms including Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS), Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) and Elastik would be advantageous.

Teachers should display the capacity to use assessment data to identify student needs, monitor growth, differentiate instruction and inform future teaching and intervention.

The capacity to contribute positively to whole-school connected practice, engage in collaborative planning and moderation, participate in coaching and feedback processes, and display an ongoing commitment to professional growth will be highly valued.

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.

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Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jesse Murphy, Principal on (08) 9535 5800 or by emailing .

During the school holidays, please contact Jesse Murphy on 0433 907 069 and or .





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.

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 four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the and the context of the position and school. A CV of up to five (5) 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 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/TCH1067202 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 23 October 2026

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