Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School - HIGH WYCOMBE

School Principal : Mr Clinton Payne
School Address : 30 Munday Road High Wycombe WA 6057
Phone Number : 6216 8400
Fax Number :  
Email Address : admin@gibney.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.gibney.wa.edu.au.

Type : Part-Time
Term : Temporary

Position Details

Teacher (Performing Arts)

Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School is a single stream, co-educational school with an active school community and supportive parent body.  Education excellence is highly regarded, with the staff utilising data to inform their practices to provide a quality education that meets the students' needs.   We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and organised Performing Arts Teacher to join our team of dedicated staff members.

This is a fixed-term position for the 2026 school year, with the strong possibility of continuing in 2027. Applicants are asked to state their experience and/or qualifications in the Performing Arts area/s of Drama, Dance or Music. The Performing Arts subject/s covered in 2026 will depend on the skillset, qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

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. Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a current TRBWA registration.

Selection Criteria

We are seeking a suitably experienced, qualified, professional, committed, positive, "Christ centred, child focused" Catholic educator who has the necessary knowledge, skills, ability and desire, along with:
  • Qualifications and/or experience in teaching the Performing Arts area/s of Drama, Dance and/or Music
  • Have a sound understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and current educational theories/practices in the area/s of Drama, Dance and/or Music
  • Demonstrate the ability to use assessment effectively and differentiate the teaching and learning program to cater for a variety of student needs 
  • Be an enthusiastic and highly capable teacher able to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Have sound ICT skills and the ability to integrate technology into the curriculum to enhance learning 
  • Be an organised staff member who shows initiative, flexibility and displays a positive outlook
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate the capacity and enthusiasm to build community in collaboration with staff, parents and students
  • Be a reflective practitioner, open to feedback and professional growth
  • Experience in leading school choir and/or liturgical dance would be advantageous.

Qualifications Required

  • A relevant four year tertiary qualification.
  • Hold or willing to attain relevant Accreditations required to teach in a Catholic school.

Application Details

Emailed applications will be accepted and are preferred. Applications for this position should be addressed to the Principal and emailed to admin@gibney.wa.edu.au with the subject heading of the above vacancy.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

Applicants must have a current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) to be eligible for appointment. Information is available from the TRBWA website.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

 
On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

Listed : 4th November , 2025
Applications Close : 28th November , 2025
Vacancy Number : 33026