Teacher - Primary - Health And Physical Education

Description:

This is a 3 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Cassia Primary School (PS) is situated on Kariyarra land in the Pilbara Region. The school fosters a love of learning through our motto of "Inspire, Believe, Achieve" that will see children thrive in a challenging and complex world, and encourage them to harness their individual strengths and address their areas of need.
Cassia PS fosters a love of learning in its students. We have a highly motivated and collaborative staff who support each other and work together to provide the best education possible for our students. Our school has developed an enviable reputation within the local Hedland community for providing a safe, welcoming and nurturing educational environments for all students. Cassia Primary School is a place where staff are keen to work, where parents want their children to attend and where students want to learn. The school’s motto transpires every moment of school life with a keen sense of community assisted by the School Board and Parents and Citizens Associations.
Our team has a focus on High Performance and High Care with each classroom well-presented and equipped to support student learning. The successful applicant would have the ability to quickly establish a positive and welcoming classroom environment with high expectations, a growth mindset, and a focus on building students' positive social and emotional skills. They will be highly motivated, hold themselves accountable to delivering best practice, and have the ability to work in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a strong commitment to professional growth.
Find out more about our school by visiting cassiaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a Primary - Health and Physical Education Teacher with exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a primary teacher at Cassia PS you would promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development.
The successful applicant will ideally exhibit exemplary teaching skills, with a strong motivation to excel, and a commitment to delivering best practices. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued.
Members of our team ideally leverage high-impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging literacy and numeracy programs. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide future classroom planning.
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:
Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year District Allowance of $9 299 a year 11.5 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 Additional Travel Concession
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 Jacqueline Barry, Principal, on 9172 8500 or emailing jacqueline.barry@education.wa.edu.au .
During the school holidays, please contact Jacqueline Barry on 0429 116 619.
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 and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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/TCH980886
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 Monday, 14 July 2025