Teacher – Health and Physical Education

Division: Independent Public School - Wheatbelt Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Western Australian College of Agriculture (WACoA) – Cunderdin provides Year 11 and 12 students with a unique educational experience focused on innovation and excellence. The College is located adjacent to the Wheatbelt town of Cunderdin, 160kms east of Perth. Students are offered the opportunity to achieve the best possible educational outcomes within the context of a commercially operating farm, state of the art trade training workshops and a 134 bed residential facility.

The College has been acknowledged for excellence through being nominated as a finalist in the WA Education Awards in 2023 and 2024 for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (Secondary).

Located only 160km east of Perth, our college provides a unique learning environment focused on innovation and excellence. Subsidised GROH housing may be available for eligible applicants.

Join a team committed to developing work-ready graduates with real-world skills.

Watch our college video to discover what makes WACOA – Cunderdin a great place to work and teach.

The Role

WACoA - Cunderdin is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated Health and Physical Education Teacher to deliver Secondary Physical Education courses. The role will involve some General Mathematics teaching.

As a highly skilled Health and Physical Education teacher, you will cultivate a culture of high expectations and display a commitment to excellence by applying a range of pedagogies and utilising data to inform planning. The successful applicant will ideally be flexible, adaptive and reflective in their practice to support professional growth and improve educational outcomes for students.

The role requires a culturally responsive educator, possessing high level interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse and dedicated team. The ability to differentiate curriculum and utilise explicit instruction as part of our Whole College Instructional Model will be essential. We highly value applicants with an ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, supporting them to achieve their potential.

Experience in coaching teams for competitions and leading extra-curricular sporting activities would be an advantage.

The successful applicant should exhibit the capacity to teach General Mathematics and link mathematical concepts with real-world application.

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:

- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 see info below.

- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation

- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)

- Subsidised accommodation where applicable

- Free relocation

Teachers and school administrators employed at WACoA - Cunderdin in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment. The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

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.

- 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

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.

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/TCH1005433

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 Thursday, 13 November 2025

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