Teacher - Primary - Year 4-5

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Are you a dedicated and passionate teacher who believes relationships are the foundation of learning?

Avonvale Primary School (PS) is seeking a Primary Teacher to join our committed and caring team. We do things differently here, and it matters. Our work is grounded in healing-centred, trauma-informed practice through the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM), and we are guided by the belief that when the adults change, everything changes.

We are looking for a teacher who will thrive in a culture of care, high expectations and reflection, and who see challenge as an opportunity for growth. We are proud to be recognised beyond our gates; as 2025 WA Education Awards Finalists for Excellence in Wellbeing and Learning, and as National Winners of the 2024 Sydney Opera House PLAY Award. These acknowledgements reflect the heart of our work: creating a place where wellbeing and learning are deeply connected.

Our Avonvale Story

At Avonvale PS, we hold a clear expectation that adult behaviour sets the tone for everything. We know that how we show up; our consistency, language, tone, and emotional regulation shapes the safety and success of our students.

We are seeking a teacher who takes personal responsibility for their impact and models calm, regulated, and compassionate behavior, especially in moments of challenge. They understand that professional conduct is not defined by perfection, but by reflection and the ability to repair. These educators engage ope…