This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Catering specifically for years 11 and 12, our students at Mindarie Senior College (SC) are strongly engaged in all facets of their learning. Our College’s focus is on preparing students for their next step in life, their future aspirations. We promote a ‘Young Adult Ethos’ environment that encourages students to take ownership of their own learning journey.

Our staff embrace contemporary and effective teaching strategies to ensure all students have the opportunity to achieve their potential, and the best possible outcomes. Our highly motivated and knowledgeable staff are reflective and enthusiastic practitioners, who actively engage in classroom observations and conferencing.

We provide a comprehensive education with pathways leading to attainment of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications or future employment. Our broad curriculum ensures students can pursue their passions, which will engage and motivate them to be productive and independent learners. Our college works in partnership with Real Schools to embed restorative practices, fostering strong, respectful relationships that underpin a positive and inclusive learning culture for both staff and students.

Our purpose-built college was built in 2003, and is located in the costal suburb of Mindarie, 39km north of the city of Perth in the northern coastal corridor. Find out more about our school by visiting www.mindarie.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Mindarie SC is seeking an enthusiastic and Outdoor Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teacher to permanently join their team. Qualifications in Abseiling and top rope guide, Mountain Biking, Paddling, Surf Rescue, and roping being seen as important to performing the role. Additionally, Cert IV in training and assessment, a bus licence and first aid qualifications would be desirable given the practical elements of the course.

Mindarie’s Outdoor Education Curriculum is extensive with offsite activities and camps, supported by an Outdoor Ed Technician to maintain the excellent resources/equipment.

As an Outdoor HPE Teacher, you will participate as an integral member of the HPE learning area and be responsible for supporting the collaborative approach to curriculum planning, providing learning programs to students suited to the needs of the school community, and modelling exemplary teaching and learning strategies in your delivery. As such, the successful applicant should possess a repertoire of teaching strategies to engage students, ideally having knowledge of and experience in, a range of instructional strategies and tactics.

As a valuable member of the teaching staff, the successful applicant would be responsible for educational outcomes within the school's Outdoor curriculum, and may be required to teach other courses within the Learning Area. Ideally, we are seeking applicants who have the skills to build positive, caring relationships with students.

The successful applicant will also ideally be a dedicated and highly motivated educator with an excellent knowledge of the Senior School Western Australian Curriculum and be able to deliver content in an engaging manner and be a highly effective team member. As a reflective practitioner, the successful applicant should possess effective data literacy and a capacity to modify their practice to meet identified student needs. The capacity to engage in the development and implementation of innovative classroom practices, including integration of information technology into the curriculum, is highly desirable. Pastoral care also remains a highly desirable aspect of the role.

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 Aric Forman, Associate Principal on (08) 6207 5500 or Aric.Forman@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 four (4) 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 three (3) 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/TCH1061410

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 Thursday, 27 August 2026