Teacher – Primary – Music

This is a permanent part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027. The School East Butler Primary School (PS) is a Level 4 primary school in the North Metropolitan Education Region. Since its opening in 2007, the school has provided a quality education to the children of families residing in the eastern area of Butler. East Butler became an Independent Public School in 2012. Our school has developed an inclusive, diverse and exciting range of programs. Our focus on literacy and numeracy is strong, while specialists for Physical Education, Music, Science and Indonesian ensure a wide variety of learning opportunities for students. The school is a Positive Behaviour Support school, with core values, including: navigating learning, embracing resilience, showing respect and working responsibly.

The Role East Butler PS is seeking a part‑time Music Teacher who ideally displays exceptional interpersonal skills and a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues. As a primary teacher at East Butler PS, you should establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students’ social and emotional development. The ideal applicant will display exemplary teaching practice, underpinned by a strong commitment to explicit instruction. A deep understanding of daily reviews, the Gradual Release of Responsibility model, and student engagement norms is highly desirable. Applicants should be driven to achieve excellence and committed to delivering evidence‑based best practices. Highly valued is the capacity to thrive in a collaborative, whole‑school approach; characterised by connected practice, team‑oriented structures, and a shared commitment to continuous professional growth. Members of our team should leverage high‑impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in designing and delivering engaging Music 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 you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.

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.

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, 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 12 October 2026. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process.