Teacher (Middle Primary)

St Lawrence Primary School · Balcatta, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

28 September 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 15 Sep 2026

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About St Lawrence Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

PP-6

School staff (FTE)

17.4

10.6 teaching · 6.8 non-teaching

Students per teacher

18.9:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

200

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

47%

Girls vs boys

109 girls · 91 boys

55%
45%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

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Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Position Details:

St Lawrence Primary School is a single-stream, co-educational Catholic primary school in Perth’s northern suburbs, serving 257 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. Established in 1960 by the Sisters of Mercy, the school proudly upholds the Mercy charisms and traditions that continue to shape our community today.
We are known for our strong sense of community, supportive parent body and commitment to pastoral care. Through positive relationships, collaboration and an inclusive approach, we foster an environment where every child is valued and supported to thrive. Our staff use data-informed practices to deliver high-quality teaching and learning that meets the diverse needs of our students.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Middle Primary Teacher to join our supportive team. The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching and learning, committed to nurturing the whole child, and dedicated to creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences. A commitment to the Mercy ethos and Catholic education is essential.
Applications must include a cover letter, CV and three referees, including the applicant’s most recent employer. Applicants must support the objectives and ethos of Catholic education and hold a current Working with Children Check and TRBWA registration.
More information is available on our school website: www.stlawbal.wa.edu.au 

Selection Criteria: 
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and innovative educators with the following attributes:
•    Supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education
•    Passionate about teaching an…

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