We are seeking to establish a pool of Health and Physical Education Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Help young people discover a lifelong love of movement. Grow your career with us.

At Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS), Health and Physical Education (HPE) is about more than sport. We create opportunities for every student to participate, build confidence, develop leadership and establish the habits that underpin lifelong health and active lifestyles. Our motto, Imagine, Believe, Achieve, expresses our belief in what young people can become.

Our moral purpose is: Inspiring a community where every student is known, supported, and challenged, so that every opportunity is possible and every day matters.

We are entering an exciting phase of whole-school improvement, strengthening the consistency of teaching and learning, refining curriculum and assessment, and building a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement. Our Safety Bay Way values of Respecting, Community, Personal Best, Learning and Achieving guide how we work with students, colleagues and families.

We believe great schools grow great teachers. Staff have dedicated weekly collaborative time to plan, examine evidence of student learning and improve practice together. Through feedback, professional learning and a distributive approach to leadership, we value the initiative and expertise of colleagues at every stage of their career, from graduates to experienced teachers aspiring to lead.

Find out more about our school by visiting Safety Bay Senior High School or Schools Online.

The Role

We are ideally seeking versatile, student-focused HPE teachers who can deliver engaging and inclusive learning across Years 7 to 12. Depending on vacancies, expertise and timetable requirements, roles may draw on our core Health and Physical Education programs, senior secondary courses, vocational pathways, specialist sporting programs and extensive co-curricular opportunities.

The HPE learning area offers diverse opportunities to make a difference, including:

• Health and Physical Education in Years 7 to 10, with a focus on wellbeing, physical literacy, movement skills, respectful relationships and active participation.
• Senior secondary courses, including Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and General Physical Education Studies and General Health Studies, supporting both university and alternative pathways.
• Vocational pathways including Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation, Certificate II in Sport and Recreation, and the Football-focused Certificate II in Sport Coaching / Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation dual qualification.
• Our Department of Education approved Specialist Football (Soccer) Program, which combines high-level coaching, academic progress, personal growth and competition.
• Outdoor Pursuits, recreation activities, excursions and camps, school carnivals and interschool competitions.
• Bush Ranger Cadets, student leadership, conservation, community partnerships and other extracurricular experiences that build resilience, teamwork and belonging.

We value teachers who build positive relationships, maintain safe and purposeful learning environments, differentiate for diverse abilities and use assessment and feedback to improve outcomes. Working collaboratively to plan, reflect and moderate practice is important to the role. An interest in specialist programs, outdoor education or vocational learning is welcome, but not a requirement to be considered for the pool.

The specific teaching load and program responsibilities will depend on vacancies that arise. Vocational teaching or assessment responsibilities may require relevant qualifications or industry currency.

Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply. We value staff who are open to feedback, willing to learn, and ready to contribute to the shared work of school improvement.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Matt Shields, Deputy Principal on (08) 9528 9200 or emailing Matt.Shields@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

• Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A statement of up to two (2) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1073001

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 17 November 2026