This is a 15 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

York District High School (DHS) is an Independent Public School which delivers an education characterised by excellence and innovation. We celebrate achievement yet continue to identify areas for improvement as we strive to be the best we can be. Our dedicated and qualified teaching and support staff provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students and set high expectation. Our students' wellbeing comes first, and we work on the understanding that students who feel happy, safe, and part of the community enjoy coming to school therefore leading to positive results in the classroom.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.yorkdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a valued member of our team, we envision you as a conscientious, flexible, and innovative educator deeply committed to the holistic development of every student, actively engaging in both the school and wider community. All staff are expected to implement our High Impact Teaching practices and display a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and differentiation, underpinned by our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework.

The successful applicant will ideally have the following attributes:

• Interpersonal skills and capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Capacity to build good relationships with all students
• Commitment to our signature pedagogy of Explicit Direct Instruction
• Capacity to plan curriculum including scope, sequencing, and lesson design collaboratively
• Strong teaching and classroom management skills, including Classroom Management Strategies
• Data analysis skills and evidence-based planning to improve student outcomes
• Confident use of ICT in the classroom
• Engage in reflective practice, informed by classroom observations, student feedback surveys, and close examination of student performance data

Ideally, we seek motivated applicants with a passion for teaching Health and Physical Education, possessing a solid understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. In your role as a Health and Physical Education teacher, you should ideally deliver engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences tailored to the diverse needs of all students, fostering an environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential across our school. Your dedication to promoting lifelong physical activity, health and wellbeing, alongside academic excellence and high-quality teaching and learning, will set the standard for our learning community.

Strong behaviour support capabilities, grounded in genuine, positive relationships, are vital in this context. The successful applicant will adopt the whole-school PBS approach to behaviour management and embed trauma-informed approaches and cultural awareness in both practical and classroom learning environments. Positive interpersonal skills and a commitment to maintaining our positive staff culture are essential.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Trent Lockyer, Principal on (08) 9641 3100 or emailing Trent.Lockyer@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 three (3) 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 two (2) 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/TCH1061310

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September 2026