Teacher - Health and Physical Education

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,046 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

This is a permanent full time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Note: This position is advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses addressing only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed at the further assessment stage for shortlisted applicants.

Please download the CV template attached to the advertisement and review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) is a co-educational school catering to around 1000 students, supported by 100 staff. Our commitment to delivering a challenging yet supportive learning environment, enabling students to achieve academic, sporting and cultural success, has established Lesmurdie SHS as a school of choice in the Perth Hills. Our focus and commitment to providing quality education for over 40 years, our many successful alumni, and our continued strong performance data have seen families engage with us for generations.

Lesmurdie SHS has an established reputation where all students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. We have a DoE recognised Specialist Enrichment and Acceleration Program in Mathematics and Science (LEAP). Our students are friendly, confident and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral care programs.

Lesmurdie SHS is seeking to appoint a passionate and innovative Health and Physical Education Teacher who is responsive to change and can cater for the learning styles of future ready students. The successful applicant ideally will facilitate the development of independent and confident learners and be willing to join our team of like-minded professionals.

The successful applicant should possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to provide students with the highest quality curriculum delivery and programs within the Learning Area. You would have a thorough understanding of instructional and curriculum design whilst keeping abreast of the latest developments.

You should be reflective in assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice and able to cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment, underpinning our core value of respect. Specifically, you should be student and relationship focused and able to provide engaging, relevant and meaningful learning.

The successful applicant will teach Lower School Health and Physical Education subjects across Years 7-10 as well as General and/or ATAR courses in Outdoor Education, Health Studies or Physical Education Studies, with a qualification to deliver Certificate III Aquatics, Sport and Recreation is highly desirable. It is also desirable that the successful applicant have qualifications in Roping, Paddling, Mountain Biking, Camping, First Aid, Bronze Medallion and a bus licence. Recent experience and a commitment to organise and manage camps, health curriculum, whole school and/or year group carnivals and events are also ideal.

The successful applicant will ideally cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment, underpinning Lesmurdie SHS core values: Curiosity, Aspiration, Respect and Environment. You should work collaboratively with all members of the school and wider community to provide quality educational experiences through promoting the school’s vision and strategic directions. Lesmurdie SHS is a full Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school – expertise in using this platform to enhance student achievement is strongly recommended.

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 personalbenefits.

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 applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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

NEW Application Process

This position is advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.

Please note the new instructions below.

You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

- Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and

- 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):

- Professional Knowledge

- Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

- Click ‘Apply for Job’

- Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager

- Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.

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/TCH997477

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 Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Position Title Teacher - Health and Physical Education

Agency Department of Education

Location Lesmurdie

Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch Lesmurdie Senior High School

Work Type Permanent - Full Time

Position No. 00003880

Closing Date 2025-10-15 4:30 PM

Summary This is a permanent full time position commencing Term 1, 2026. See above for details on the role and application process.

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