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.

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. 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 invest in their own learning journey.

Our staff embrace contemporary and effective teaching strategies to ensure all students have the best opportunity to achieve their full potential. 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.

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

Find out more via our Facebook page www.facebook.com/MindarieSeniorCollege.

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally be passionate teachers of Health and Physical Education (HPE), with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Suitable applicants should use professional knowledge, understanding and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary HPE curriculum. Recent experience in teaching senior school Health, Physical Education Studies, and Outdoor Education are highly desirable in the context of this role. Graduates are welcome to apply.

Suitable applicants will ideally be enthusiastic adopters of a college wide instructional framework based on explicit teaching and instructional skills, strategies and tactics. They will ideally be committed to personal and professional growth and will embrace opportunities for collaboration.

Ideally, the Suitable applicants should possess the ability to develop innovative classroom practices and utilise Information Communication Technology (ICT) to provide integrated, personalised and authentic learning experiences for students. A key attribute is the ability to create environments conducive to learning and provide educational opportunities that are fun, purposeful, relevant and cater for differing student learning needs.

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 by emailing aric.forman@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 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/TCH1069782

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 November 2026.