Teacher - Early Childhood Education Branch: Challis Community Primary School Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023) Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time FTE: Location: Armadale Closing Date: 2025-10-14 4:30 PM Attachments: -
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We are seeking to establish a pool of Early Childhood Education Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Challis Community Primary School (PS) believes in enabling students to reach their academic, social and emotional potential whilst becoming valuable members of the community. Challis Community PS is unique in offering health and education services from birth, with formal schooling ranging from 3 Years to Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.
We are on a long-term improvement journey to reach or exceed State mean results in all areas.
We have two clear priorities:
1. Teaching students to read.
2. Teaching students to behave (Including communicate effectively, play co-operatively and express emotions).
We implement the following whole school programmes:
3. Reading Mastery
4. Spelling Mastery
5. PR1ME Maths
And we are a Positive Behaviour school.
Our positive school culture is built around:
6. Collaboration through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
7. Coaching
8. Well-being support
9. Partnerships with families and service providers.
Find out more about our school by visiting or .
The Role
We have a relentless focus on teaching children to read and to demonstrate appropriate play and social skills. We use Explicit Direct Instruction when teaching new concepts and provide significant support to assist teachers to develop high impact teaching skills.
Our school's teaching programs allow all children to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become confident learners. We pride ourselves on offering effective, individualised Literacy and Numeracy programs. We also offer a variety of specialist subjects including Music, Science, Physical Education and Health. The Challis Parenting and Early Learning Centre offers a selection of health, education and social services, including a Child Health Nurse, new mothers' groups, playgroups and parent education sessions.
Your belief in the power of collaboration will be an advantage! You should possess a willingness to learn and participate in coaching cycles that contributes to a positive team culture.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally be reflective, open to being coached, value collaboration and have a “whatever it takes” mindset to ensuring each learner is a successful learner.
Suitable applicants should have a strong knowledge base on the Science of Reading; the process of how children learn to read. A strong belief that exemplary, evidence-based teaching practices, alongside a commitment to constant improvement, will lead to improving the life outcomes of all students.
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.
Explore our for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
10. hold an eligible .
11. 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 .
12. apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
13. 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
14. 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:
15. A statement of up to 2pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the and the context of the position and school.
16. A CV of up to 2 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH999393
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Position Title Teacher - Early Childhood Education Agency Department of Education Salary Location Armadale Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Branch Challis Community Primary School Work Type Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time Position No. Pool Ref IPS/TCH999393 Closing Date Position Title Teacher - Early Childhood Education Branch Challis Community Primary School Location Armadale Work Type Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time Position No. Pool Ref IPS/TCH999393 Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Early Childhood Education Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Challis Community Primary School (PS) believes in enabling students to reach their academic, social and emotional potential whilst becoming valuable members of the community. Challis Community PS is unique in offering health and education services from birth, with formal schooling ranging from 3 Years to Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.
We are on a long-term improvement journey to reach or exceed State mean results in all areas.
We have two clear priorities:
17. Teaching students to read.
18. Teaching students to behave (Including communicate effectively, play co-operatively and express emotions).
We implement the following whole school programmes:
19. Reading Mastery
20. Spelling Mastery
21. PR1ME Maths
And we are a Positive Behaviour school.
Our positive school culture is built around:
22. Collaboration through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
23. Coaching
24. Well-being support
25. Partnerships with families and service providers.
Find out more about our school by visiting or .
The Role
We have a relentless focus on teaching children to read and to demonstrate appropriate play and social skills. We use Explicit Direct Instruction when teaching new concepts and provide significant support to assist teachers to develop high impact teaching skills.
Our school's teaching programs allow all children to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become confident learners. We pride ourselves on offering effective, individualised Literacy and Numeracy programs. We also offer a variety of specialist subjects including Music, Science, Physical Education and Health. The Challis Parenting and Early Learning Centre offers a selection of health, education and social services, including a Child Health Nurse, new mothers' groups, playgroups and parent education sessions.
Your belief in the power of collaboration will be an advantage! You should possess a willingness to learn and participate in coaching cycles that contributes to a positive team culture.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally be reflective, open to being coached, value collaboration and have a “whatever it takes” mindset to ensuring each learner is a successful learner.
Suitable applicants should have a strong knowledge base on the Science of Reading; the process of how children learn to read. A strong belief that exemplary, evidence-based teaching practices, alongside a commitment to constant improvement, will lead to improving the life outcomes of all students.
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.
Explore our for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
26. hold an eligible .
27. 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 .
28. apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
29. 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
30. 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:
31. A statement of up to 2pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the and the context of the position and school.
32. A CV of up to 2 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH999393
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
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