Primary Teacher

About the Role

St Helena’s Catholic Primary School is a co-educational institution serving over 490 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 in Ellenbrook, Western Australia. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join our team. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our students’ academic and personal growth while contributing to the school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Fully support and embody the goals and ethos of Catholic education.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Religious Education units and the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Utilize understanding of the WA Curriculum and SCSA Judging Standards to organize, select, and design content aimed at effective teaching and accommodating diverse learning needs.
• Apply a variety of successful teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
• Employ assessment tools and ongoing monitoring techniques to adapt teaching methods according to students’ needs.
• Exhibit strong classroom management, organizational skills, and maintain excellent communication and interpersonal relations.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to foster student learning, improve teaching practices, and promote a positive learning culture within the school.
• Contribute actively to building and sustaining a supportive Catholic school community in partnership with students, staff, parents, and the Parish.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Required accreditation to teach Religious Education.
• Relevant four-year tertiary teaching qualifications.
• Early Childhood qualifications are considered advantageous if applicable.

Application Guidelines

Candidates must submit a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and a curriculum vitae not exceeding three pages, detailing contributions they would bring to the St Helena’s Catholic Primary School community. The CV should include educational background, accreditation details, teaching experience and roles, additional qualifications, memberships in professional bodies if any, recent professional development activities, and involvement in extra-curricular initiatives.

Please provide contact details for three referees, including your current employer and Parish Priest.

Applicants must also attach copies of:

• Academic transcript
• TRBWA (Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia) registration
• Working With Children card