St John's School - SCARBOROUGH

School Principal : Ms Lisa Italiano
School Address : 21 Lalor Street Scarborough WA 6019
Phone Number : 9203 3000
Fax Number : 9203 3030
Email Address : admin@stjohns.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.stjohns.wa.edu.au.

Type : Part-Time
Term : Temporary

Position Details
PERFORMING ARTS TEACHER (MUSIC / DANCE)
St John's School is a co-educational primary school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year Six, serving families in the Dominican tradition. At St John's, we are more than just a school; we are a caring, compassionate, and supportive environment where every individual is valued and encouraged to flourish to their full potential. As an integral part of our Catholic faith community, our school strives to foster an atmosphere where the inherent dignity of each person is recognised and nurtured.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and dedicate teacher to join our collaborative team. The successful applicant will be confident in teaching the performing arts learning area, committed to excellence, and supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school. Applications from teachers who are passionate about for dance, music and/or drama are welcomed.

Applications should be emailed to admin@stjohns.wa.edu.au by 3pm on Tuesday 12th of May 2026.

All applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.  

We reserve the right to close this advertisement if a suitable candidate is identified.  If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Selection Criteria

The successful applicants will demonstrate:
  • A strong understanding of and commitment to the mission of Catholic education, with the ability to contribute to the spiritual and community life of the school
  • A thorough knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and the ability to plan, implement, and differentiate learning programs effectively
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build authentic relationships across the school community
  • Ability to coordinate the school choir and prepare students for assemblies, masses, liturgies and whole school performances including the Christmas Concert
  • Be willing to participate in extra-curricular activities to build a strong Catholic school community
  • A sense of humour, enthusiasm, and a passion for teaching, with high expectations for both self and students

Qualifications Required

  • 4 Year Trained.
  • Current Working With Children Check Card.Full TRBWA registration.
  • Accreditation or progress towards teaching RE in a Catholic school.

Application Details

Applicants are to submit:
  1. A one page Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Selection Criteria (Max 2 pages)

Please submit applications via email to admin@stjohns.wa.edu.au with the heading of Teacher Application, by 3PM on Tuesday 12th of May 2026.

Please contact the School Principal Ms Lisa Italiano for further information on 9203 3000 or via email  lisa.italiano1@cewa.edu.au.

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 : 28th April , 2026
Applications Close : 12th May , 2026
Vacancy Number : 33632