This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, **** Established in ****, East Fremantle Primary School (EFPS) is a thriving Kindergarten to Year 6 school situated just two kilometres from the Fremantle CBD.
We are proud of our dedicated staff who work collaboratively to deliver high quality teaching and learning.
Through consistent whole school programs, low-variance teaching, and evidence-based practices, every student is supported to achieve their potential.
Our school motto, "Go Forward," underpins our vision to remain curious, continually seek improvement, and nurture confident, adaptive young people who achieve success both academically and socially as they go forward into future.
We emphasise high standards, collaboration, inclusion, and the growth of each child as a whole.
We offer specialist programs in Visual Arts, Music, Italian, Physical Education, and a Kitchen Garden program, alongside strong curriculum foundations in Literacy, Numeracy, and the Sciences.
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The Role The Lead Teacher - Literacy and Teaching Excellence provides strategic leadership in literacy improvement and high-quality teaching practices across East Fremantle PS.
Working collaboratively with the Principal, Deputy Principals and leadership team, the role supports the development of a consistent, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning that maximises student engagement, achievement and wellbeing.
The Lead Teacher builds staff capability through coaching, mentoring, modelling effective practice and facilitating professional learning.
The position leads the implementation and ongoing refinement of the school's instructional framework, supports literacy improvement across the school, and contributes to the achievement of the School Business Plan priorities.
As a Lead Teacher, you will ideally have extensive experience and the personal attributes to influence and support colleagues to improve professional practice and student outcomes through collaboration, evidence-based decision making and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities will ideally be:



Collaborate with the Principal, Deputy Principals and leadership team to lead and support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of whole-school literacy and teaching excellence priorities.
Lead the implementation and ongoing refinement of the school's instructional framework to ensure consistency in high-impact teaching practices across all classrooms.
Facilitate whole-school moderation, team-oriented planning and assessment processes to ensure consistency of curriculum delivery and teacher judgement.
Provide instructional coaching, mentoring and classroom support to strengthen teacher capability and professional practice.
Facilitate professional learning, professional learning communities and collaborative inquiry processes aligned with school priorities.
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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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Phillip Parkes, Principal, or emailing Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at during the advertising period.
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.
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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 two (2) 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 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 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 ************** for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH******* 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, 23 November ****

📌 Teacher - Lead - Primary (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia