This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

West Busselton Primary School (PS) is a thriving, community-focused school located in the heart of Busselton, where our vision of Believing in Achieving underpins everything we do. We are proud of our strong culture of care, high expectations and collaboration, which ensures every child is known, valued and supported to succeed.

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

The Role

As a Physical Education Teacher at West Busselton PS, you will ideally possess a strong knowledge of the Western Australian Health and Physical Education Curriculum and the ability to deliver engaging, well sequenced learning experiences across all primary year levels. We are seeking someone who can develop students’ fundamental movement skills, confidence and teamwork while fostering a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

The successful applicant will ideally display an inclusive approach, adapting teaching and activities to support students with diverse abilities and needs. Strong relationship building skills, clear routines and effective positive behaviour support will be highly valued, alongside the ability to assess student progress and use this information to inform teaching.

Excellent organisation, coordination and communication skills are important, including the ability to plan and coordinate school carnivals, interschool sport and other physical activity opportunities. We are seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative teacher who builds positive relationships with students, staff and families and actively contributes to our school’s ethos of Believing in Achieving.

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.

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 Ben Ratz, Principal on (08) 9751 8400 or  Benjamin.Ratz@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 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/TCH1069795

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 Monday, 2 November 2026