Rare Opportunity - Upper Primary School Teacher – Lance Holt School - Full time position Commencing 2026
Lance Holt School is a small independent school catering for children from Pre-kindergarten to Year 6. We are looking for a creative and innovative teacher to teach a combined Year 5/6 class, commencing 2026. Students are at the centre of learning at Lance Holt School. We know our learners, and offer a curriculum that is dynamic, exciting, rewarding and responsive to our student’s needs, capabilities and interests. We know that children learn best when they feel encouraged, supported and connected. That’s why underpinning all of our programs, lessons and activities is an emphasis on school connectedness. We seek to ensure that every child feels valued and heard, and free to reach their full potential.
About the Primary School Teacher
We are seeking a suitability qualified and motivated Primary School Teacher to join our passionate, dedicated team. Your highly developed interpersonal skills will see you build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues and collaborate with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for students. You will demonstrate your passion for and experience in teaching Upper Primary students and be an innovative and exemplary classroom practitioner.
Key Responsibilities include:
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Maintain a classroom environment which is stimulating, focused and engaging, and which reflects the school’s Core Values
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Effectively teach the WA Curriculum using appropriate teaching and learning strategies
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Keep abreast of any specific student needs and support these in the classroom
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Assess student work in line with school policies and procedures
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Contribute to the development of a strong learning community and culture
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Develop positive and professional relationships with students, parents and colleagues
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Contribute to collegial discussions and planning to improve the learning outcomes for students
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Contribute to and support whole school initiatives
Selection Criteria - Qualifications, skills and experience:
Enthusiasm for working with students across the Upper Primary Years
The capacity to cater for students with a range of abilities and learning styles within the classroom and to monitor, and respond to, student progress
A record of innovative practice, including inquiry-based learning and project work experience
ICT Skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice
Support for the values and philosophy of our school
A commitment to student wellbeing
A track record of effective communication with students, staff and parents
Knowledge of the WA Curriculum
Selection Criteria- Personal qualities:
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Enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator
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A high level of organisational ability; is flexible and can prioritise and manage multiple demands
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High level of communication skills
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Highly developed interpersonal skills which enable positive relationships to be built with peers, staff, parents and students
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Able to successfully work independently, and collaboratively, as part of a team
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A commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvement
The successful applicant will have:
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Relevant Teaching qualification
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Current TRBWA registration
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WA Working with children check
Your application must include:
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Cover Letter: Broadly addressing the criteria, your interest in, and suitability for, the advertised position and why you would like to work at Lance Holt School (maximum 2 Pages).
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Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae: Outlining your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history, education and professional memberships.
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Work-related Referees: Please add the names and contact details of two confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your current Line Manager.
Applications should be forwarded by COB Friday, September 19 2025 to: admin@lanceholtschool.wa.edu.au
We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. We are dedicated to safeguarding the rights and safety of children in the recruitment, selection and appointment of staff.
We reserve the right to fill the position prior to the completion of the advertised period.