Teacher - Health and Physical Education

Department of Education; Mullewa; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Country Teaching Allowance

District Allowance

Superannuation contributions

12 weeks vacation leave

Sick and carers' leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Air conditioning subsidy

Résumé du poste

The Department of Education invites applications for a permanent full-time Health and Physical Education Teacher at Mullewa District High School, commencing Term 1, 2027. The role focuses on delivering WA Curriculum-aligned instruction tailored to diverse learners and fostering student achievement.

Applicants should demonstrate commitment to evidence-based teaching, explicit instruction, and active involvement in the school community, with leadership opportunities aligned to our strategic

Qualifications

• Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term.
• Work rights and screening checks required (WWC, National Police Check).

Responsabilités

• Teach Health and Physical Education across the school in line with the WA Curriculum.
• Adapt lessons to diverse student needs and implement evidence-based practices.
• Contribute to school initiatives and participate in the school community.

Description du poste

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 Our vision is to have every student at school in every classroom learning. Our moral purpose is 'to close the education gaps and address the social emotional needs of our students'. As a teacher at Mullewa District High School (DHS), you will be part of a professional learning community committed to engaging in practice supported by evidence and research to best meet the needs of our students. Mullewa DHS has a high impact approach to all new learning, and you will be willing to engage in and seek to develop your skills in explicit instruction practice. Our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) expectations are to Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Solid. These are the expectations our school is proud to hold. The school has a strong focus on positive behaviour supports catering for students' wellbeing. We have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy and are a part of the Closing the Gap commonwealth program working in partnership with MultiLit. The school is creating purposeful programs to provide clear career pathways for our secondary students. Driven by our school’s strategic direction, we invest heavily in building staff capacity, while leadership opportunities are created for staff interested in progressing their careers. Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online .

The Role

We are seeking a motivated applicant with a passion for teaching Health and Physical Education across the school, possessing a solid understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. In your role as a Health and Physical Education Teacher, you will ideally deliver a curriculum tailored to the diverse needs of all students, fostering an environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. Your dedication to academic excellence and high-quality teaching and learning will set the standard for our learning community. Ideally, the successful applicant will teach small groups in other curriculum areas, such as English and Mathematics. Actively engaging in both the school and wider community, you should ideally reflect thoughtfully on your teaching practices and a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and differentiation. We place high volume on your strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, anticipating your active contribution to shaping and promoting the school’s values, ethos, and priorities throughout the entire school community. Building positive relationships with students and fostering a passion for creating positive futures aligns seamlessly with our shared values and culture.

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.

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13 730 a year
• District Allowance of $3 210 a year
• 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
• Air conditioning subsidy

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 [e-mail] or on [phone].

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.

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.

Explorethe EquityDiversityand Inclusion plan2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website .

• 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.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start;
• 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.

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.

Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nicki Patterson, Principal on [phone] or [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Nicki Patterson on [e-mail].

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH1066785

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026