Teacher (Early Years)
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
4 September 2026
Posted 26 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout St Columba's Catholic Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
36.4
21.8 teaching · 14.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
381
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
20%
Girls vs boys
198 girls · 183 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Details:
St Columba’s Catholic Primary School, South Perth, is a double stream school founded in the Mercy charism and later led by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (Josephites) for many decades. The school caters for 470 students in a co-educational setting from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.
Applications are sought from suitably qualified trained, dynamic, professional and creative teachers committed to the pursuit of educational excellence to be part of a collaborative team.
Only written applications addressing the selection criteria will be considered. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees, one of whom must be the applicant's most recent employer. Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education. Applications may be sent to The Principal, St Columba’s Catholic Primary School, South Perth, to admin@stcolumbassp.wa.edu.au. Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a current TRBWA registration to be attached to your application.
Selection Criteria:
We are seeking a suitably qualified teacher who has the necessary knowledge, skills, ability and professional desire to:
Develop and nuture respectful relationships with students, staff and families of the school.
Work as part of a collaborative, cohesive, professional and dedicated Teaching and Learning Team.
Deliver a quality learning program that provides elements of play-based and inquiry learning with focused, explicit teaching that engages and challenges learners.
Promote the Early Years Learning…