Early Childhood Teacher

Early Learning Centre Teacher (3-Year-Old)

Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Fixed Term

Commencing, 1st January 2027

Position details:

Star of the Sea Primary School is seeking applications from enthusiastic and innovative Early Learning Teachers (ECE) to join our vibrant learning community. We are looking for educators who are passionate about early learning, committed to fostering a nurturing and engaging environment and eager to contribute to a collaborative and faith-filled school culture.

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is a triple stream co-educational school of approximately 800 students from the Early Learning Centre (3-Year-Old) to Year 6.  The school is situated in the centre of Rockingham giving easy access to the surrounding suburbs.  The school operates a 3-Year-Old Early Learning Centre (open 5 days per week from 6am – 6pm) and a 4-Year-Old Kindergarten Program operates (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) with 2 additional days (Thursday and Friday) that are optional.  Out of School Hours Care and Vacation Care are available at the school.

Star of the Sea offers a broad curriculum with specialist teachers across the learning areas of Science, ICT, PE, LOTE (Auslan) and Music. Star of the Sea has excellent IT infrastructure and resources as well as a variety of playground equipment, basketball courts and a large oval.  Clear boundaries, routines and a consistent whole school approach allows students to flourish in a supportive learning environment.

As a West Australian Catholic school, we are part of the system of schools supported by Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA). At the local level we are integral in the life of the local parish of ‘Our Lady of Lourdes’.

Selection Criteria:

• Be a practising Catholic with an understanding of and commitment to, the ethos and mission of Catholic Education;
• A strong working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, Education and Care Services National Law Regulations (WA), Education and Care Services National Law (WA), National Quality Standards and progressive early years pedagogy to promote best practice;
• Ability to organise, select and design content for effective teaching and differentiated learning;
• Experience in best practice pedagogy, incorporating explicit teaching with play-based learning;
• Competent use of digital technologies;
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships and utilise effective classroom management practices to create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment that enhances student wellbeing;
• A team orientated, positive, professional, cooperative and collaborative educator who values and strives for continual professional growth and values feedback.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum Four-year Teaching Degree Qualification (Essential)
• Early Childhood Qualification (if applying for the Early Childhood Teaching positions)
• Have Accreditation to Teach Religious Education or working towards

Application Details:

Applicants must submit a covering letter and CV directly addressing the selection criteria. Applications should include the names and contact details of 3 referees, including the current employer. All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mauricio Da Silva and emailed to [email protected] .

Please attach a copy of your:

• TRBWA;
• Academic Transcript;
• Working With Children Card.

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.

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.

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.

Closing date for applications: 3:00pm, Tuesday, 10th November 2026.