We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Health and Physical Education (HPE) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.
Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.
The School
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School (KBCHS) is a thriving and inclusive secondary school located in the heart of the Goldfields. As part of a vibrant regional community, our staff enjoy a lifestyle that offers more balance, less time commuting, and greater opportunities to focus on both their professional and personal goals.
With highly subsidised government housing, attractive regional incentives, and the opportunity to accelerate your financial and career aspirations, there has never been a better time to consider a move to regional Western Australia. Combined with Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s strong sense of community, excellent facilities, and unique lifestyle opportunities, KBCHS offers a rewarding environment in which to live and work.
Established in 2006, KBCHS caters for students in Years 7 to 10 and currently has an enrolment of more than 900 students from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds. This diversity contributes to a rich and dynamic learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve success.
The school is supported by a highly committed Student Services team that provides exceptional pastoral care and wellbeing support. Dedicated Year Coordinators and Student Support staff work closely with students and families to ensure every young person is known, valued and supported.
Our teaching staff are passionate, collaborative and committed to delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences. Through a broad curriculum and a range of specialist programs, KBCHS provides opportunities for students with diverse interests, abilities and aspirations to thrive.
We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated HPE Teachers to join our team and contribute to our culture of high expectations, strong relationships and student success.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kalgoorlie-boulderchs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
To learn more about KBCHS and our community, please watch the video below.
The Role
Join an enthusiastic and highly collaborative HPE team at KBCHS, where you will have the opportunity to teach to your strengths and passions. Our diverse HPE programs include Outdoor Education, Sport Science, and specialist Sport Development classes in AFL, Basketball, Netball and Soccer, providing staff with the opportunity to deliver engaging and meaningful learning experiences across a range of contexts.
This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your professional practice, contribute to a strong sporting culture, and make a genuine difference in the lives of young people within a supportive and connected school community.
Beyond the classroom, staff have opportunities to lead camps, coordinate sporting programs and attend major events such as Country Week District High Schools. In 2025, KBCHS had its largest-ever representation at Country Week DHS and achieved outstanding success, winning A-Grade championships in Futsal, Volleyball, Hockey and Netball. Working at KBCHS provides valuable experience in event management, team leadership and the delivery of high-quality extra-curricular opportunities for students.
Suitable applicants will ideally have the professional knowledge, skills and experience required to deliver an engaging, contemporary and relevant secondary HPE curriculum. You will be committed to building positive and productive relationships with students, while working collaboratively with colleagues to improve student engagement, achievement and wellbeing outcomes.
The ability to contribute to the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices, including the effective integration of digital technologies, will be highly regarded. Suitable applicants should be able to work collaboratively to plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality teaching and learning programs that cater for a diverse range of student needs and abilities.
We are seeking reflective practitioners who are committed to creating and maintaining safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments. Suitable applicants will ideally have strong data literacy skills and the ability to use student achievement and engagement data to inform teaching practice, differentiate instruction and maximise learning outcomes for all students.
At KBCHS, you will join a school that values teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement, while enjoying the unique lifestyle and opportunities that come with living and working in the Goldfields region.
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:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
- District allowance of $2 354 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 see info below
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Annual travel allowance
- Additional travel concessions
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $4 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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.
Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachers
Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.
Find out if you are eligible on IKON.
*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jeremy Bruse, Principal on (08) 9092 0300 or jeremy.bruse@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
NEW Application Process
This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.
Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.
You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.
Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.
Step 2: Complete the CV template with:
- Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
- 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
- Professional Knowledge
- Professional Engagement
Step 3: Submit Your Application Online
- Click ‘Apply for Job’
- Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
- Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.
Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.
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/TCH1049578
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 26 June 2026
