Teacher - Primary
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
30 October 2026
Posted 23 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout South Thornlie Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
41.2
25.2 teaching · 16 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
421
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
55%
Girls vs boys
201 girls · 220 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027
South Thornlie Primary School (PS) was first opened in 1976 and has since grown into a vibrant and diverse school with strong community links. South Thornlie PS became an Independent Public School in Term 3 2020.
We currently have a campus of five teaching blocks accommodating Kindy, Pre Primary, Junior, Middle and Senior classes. Our grounds are well maintained with three large play areas including playgrounds and a sporting oval. There are two enclosed assembly areas, STEAM room, Science and Music rooms, Library and a Computer lab. Our school runs a local dental health program and has a Dental Clinic and OSH Club located within the school grounds.
Find out more about our school by visiting South Thornlie Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated and committed to raising literacy and numeracy achievement, as well as social and emotional skills, through the effective use of whole-school approaches and explicit teaching. You should create an effective, engaging and inclusive learning environment based on high expectations. You ideally should also use assessment data to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching programs, set targets and plan for differentiated learning opportunities for all students in their class, including those with special needs.
You should embrace the values and principles as outlined in the early childhood philosophy available on our website. Ideally you would having a strong understanding of the inquiry approach and addressing Nati…