Lead Teacher - Literacy and Teaching Excellence (Primary)

About the role

East Fremantle Primary School, a Kindergarten to Year 6 school established in 1898, is recruiting a Lead Teacher - Literacy and Teaching Excellence. The role provides strategic leadership in literacy improvement and high-quality teaching practices, working with the Principal, Deputy Principals and the leadership team to build a consistent, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning. It is a permanent full-time position starting in Term 1, 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Principal and leadership team to lead and support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of whole-school literacy and teaching excellence priorities.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing refinement of the school's instructional framework so that high-impact teaching is consistent across all classrooms.
• Facilitate whole-school moderation, collaborative planning and assessment to ensure consistency of curriculum delivery and teacher judgement.
• Provide instructional coaching, mentoring and classroom support to strengthen teacher capability.
• Facilitate professional learning, professional learning communities and collaborative inquiry aligned with school priorities.

Required profile

• An eligible teacher qualification and registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Eligible to apply for a WA Working with Children Check and to obtain a Screening Clearance Number after a criminal history check.
• Extensive experience and the ability to influence and support colleagues to improve professional practice and student outcomes.

Application

• Apply online, naming two work-related referees, one preferably your current line manager.
• Attach a two-page statement covering professional knowledge, practice and engagement, and a three-page CV.
• Applications close on 23 November 2026 at 4:30 pm AWST; late applications are not accepted.