Teacher - Early Childhood Education

We are seeking to establish a pool of Early Childhood Education Teacher’s for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Welcome to Jilbup Primary School (PS), where our students are at the forefront of everything we do. Our goal is to provide students with the best possible education, while fostering a sense of community and belonging. With dedicated teachers, innovative programs, and a commitment to student success, we are confident that our students will achieve their full potential and develop a love of learning

With state-of-the-art facilities catering for Kindergarten to Year 6 students, Jilbup PS provides an inclusive learning environment for students to reach their full potential, both socially and academically. Our school has a Specialized Learning Program - Autism to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to successfully access mainstream education. Our facilities include purpose-built science, art and music rooms, expansive oval, playing courts and a contemporary library and information centre.

The ethos of our school is summed up by ‘Love. Learning’, we want every child to love coming to school, every teacher to love their students and our community to love our school. 

We are ideally looking for teachers who:

• Bring out the best in their students
• Have an inclusive mindset
• Are passionate about teaching
• Actively contribute to a positive school culture
• Work collaboratively to ensure consistent practice
• Have a sense of humour and find joy in their work
• Are committed and dedicated to opening a new school

We believe that highly effective pedagogies based on research and science provide the best opportunities for our students to be successful learners. Our students will be highly engaged and motivated, developing a love of learning through mastery and success. Teaching will be engaging, relevant and based on evidence to ensure all students make continual progress. Teachers should work collaboratively to ensure consistent approaches are implemented school-wide and instructional decisions are informed by collective student improvement data.

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

The Role

We are ideally seeking Early Childhood Teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills who possess a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a Early Childhood Teacher  you should promptly establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development.

Suitable applicants will ideally be highly motivated, student and relationship focused and dedicated to improving the outcomes of all students. The ability to utilise outstanding communication skills and strong leadership within the classroom to create an environment in which students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can thrive within a supportive mainstream setting, by implementing our whole school social curriculum and a commitment to using Tier 1 support would highly advantageous to this role.

We believe that highly effective pedagogies based on research and science provide the best opportunities for our students to be successful learners. Our students will ideally be highly engaged and motivated, developing a love of learning through mastery and success. Teaching should be engaging, relevant and based on evidence to ensure all students make continual progress.

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 Sarah Benz, Principal, on (08) 6174 14***or emailing **********@education.wa.edu.au.

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/TCH1059913

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 21 August 2026.