Teacher (Teacher)
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
18 September 2026
Posted 29 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
16.2
10.8 teaching · 5.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
180
Language other than English
14%
Girls vs boys
102 girls · 78 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Details:
Sacred Heart Primary School Highgate invites applications for an outstanding, Yeear Three Primary Classroom Teaching position, commencing Term Four 2026. This is a Maternity Leave replacement positon, with a strong possibility of extending throughout 2027.
Sacred Heart Primary School in Highgate is a Catholic, single stream Primary School for boys and girls from Pre Kindergarten to Year 6. Sacred Heart is an inner city school community, and enjoys a positive relationship with the Sacred Heart, Highgate Parish.
Sacred Heart enjoys a strong sense of community and belonging, and this is evidenced with staff, students and families, all having active roles within the school.
A strong focus on Digital Technologies and an award winning whole school STEM design process exists, and is integrated in classrooms that are supported by contemporary furnishings. A 1:1 iPad Programme operates in Years 3-6.
Currently, Specialist teachers enrich student learning in Music, Visual Art, Italian, Science, and Physical Education. Founded in 1897 by the Our Lady of the Mission Sisters, the Sacred Heart School motto of Faith, Truth and Loyalty to Gospel values, embodies the tradition of lifelong learning for the students.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants are requested to address the following criteria within their application:
Have a fluent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, and know how all Learning Area content is applied in classroom settings.
Have an extensive knowledge of pedagogy and current educational theories, including explicit teaching, and inquiry- based lea…