Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School - ESPERANCE

School Principal : Mr Luke Shaw
School Address : PO Box 1287 Esperance WA 6450
Phone Number : 9071 5195
Fax Number : 9071 5201
Email Address : admin@olsots.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.olsots.wa.edu.au.

Type : Part-Time
Term : Temporary

Position Details

Teacher (Performing Arts)

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, located in the picturesque town of Esperance, is a co-educational primary school catering for approximately 150 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. The school was built in 1992 and was established to be a distinctively Catholic learning community with a clear vision to provide a stimulating environment where each student has the opportunity to grow in their faith and to be confident life-long learners. At Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School we Make Jesus Real by living out our CORE values of Courage, Optimism, Respect and Excellence. Our inquiry approach to learning is evident throughout the school, focusing on student engagement and rich, real life learning opportunities. A 1:1 iPad program operates in Years 3-6. 

We seek a Performing Arts Teacher to begin 1 January 2026. 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 covered in 2026 will depend on the skillset, qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

Selection Criteria

• Support the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education
• 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

Qualifications Required

• Relevant four year tertiary qualification
• Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School, or the willingness to obtain this. 

Application Details

Applications are to be sent directly to Tony Curry (Tony.Curry@cewa.edu.au) by 27 January 2026. Please note, the Principal reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a 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. 

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 : 17th December , 2025
Applications Close : 27th January , 2026
Vacancy Number : 33289