Teacher - Primary - Physical Education

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

The Department of Education, Western Australia, is establishing a pool of Physical Education Primary Teachers for permanent and fixed-term vacancies commencing in 2027, with both full-time and part-time options. Openings may be offered at any time during the 2027 school year for positions that arise.

Baldivis Gardens Primary School serves Kindergarten to Year 6 with a focus on a rich, varied curriculum. The role emphasizes high-quality PE pedagogy, differentiation, and collaboration across teams

Qualifications

• Eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian citizen, permanent resident or valid work rights.
• Ability to obtain Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.
• Experience in PE and school-based events is valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE lessons to Kindergarten to Year 6.
• Foster inclusive environment and promote physical wellbeing.
• Organise whole-school events and carnivals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Differentiation

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Physical Education Primary 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 Vision is to nurture students in a safe and supportive learning environment where parents and staff take shared responsibility for student growth and development, resulting in students who thrive and a community that flourishes. Our Motto is Nurture Grow Thrive and our Ethos is 'GROW': Gain Knowledge, Respect Others, Own your Actions and Work Hard.

Opened in 2017 our Independent Public School caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our focus is on providing a rich and varied curriculum that develops the whole child, catering for their academic, physical, social and emotional needs.

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

The Role

We are seeking passionate physical education teachers with exceptional interpersonal skills, displaying a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students and colleagues. As a physical education teacher, you should provide a safe and inclusive environment for students to participate in whilst nurturing students’ social and emotional development, as well as their physical skills.

Ideally, you will exhibit exemplary teaching and behaviour management skills, with a strong motivation to excel, a commitment to delivering best practices and alignment to school priorities. The capacity to excel in an environment characterised by whole-school connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth is highly valued.

As a member of our team, you should leverage high-impact teaching strategies and showcase experience in organisation of whole school and local network events such as sporting carnivals. An understanding of differentiation to meet diverse student needs is highly valued, along with proficiency in utilising various assessment tools to inform progress, provide constructive feedback and guide future planning.

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 Melinda Stewart, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Melinda Stewart on [e-mail].

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

• 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 two (2) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge and Professional Practice aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
• A CV of up to two (2) 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 [phone] for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1064210

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 October 2026