Teacher (Early Years)

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

4 September 2026

8 days remaining

Posted 26 Aug 2026

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About 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

52%
48%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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