This is a 15 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, **** with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
YorkDistrict High School (DHS) is an Independent Public School which delivers an education characterised by excellence and innovation. We celebrate achievement yet continue to identify areas for improvement as we strive to be the best we can be. Our dedicated and qualified teaching and support staff provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students and set high expectation. Our students' wellbeing comes first, and we work on the understanding that students who feel happy, safe, and part of the community enjoy coming to school therefore leading to positive results in the classroom.
Find out more about our school by visitingwww.yorkdhs.wa.edu.auorSchools Online.
The Role
As a valued member of our team, we envision you as a conscientious, flexible, and innovative educator deeply committed to the holistic development of every student, actively engaging in both the school and wider community. All staff are expected to implement our High Impact Teaching practices and display a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and differentiation, underpinned by our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework.
The successful applicant will ideally have the following attributes:
Interpersonal skills and capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team
Capacity to build good relationships with all students
Commitment to our signature pedagogy of Explicit Direct Instruction
Capacity to plan curriculum including scope, sequencing, and lesson design collaboratively
Strong teaching and classroom management skills, including Classroom Management Strategies
Data analysis skills and evidence-based planning to improve student outcomes
Confident use of ICT in the classroom
Engage in reflective practice, informed by classroom observations, student feedback surveys, and close examination of student performance data
Ideally,



we seek motivated applicants with a passion for teaching Health and Physical Education, possessing a solid understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. In your role as a Health and Physical Education teacher, you should ideally deliver engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences tailored to the diverse needs of all students, fostering an environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential across our school. Your dedication to promoting lifelong physical activity, health and wellbeing, alongside academic excellence and high-quality teaching and learning, will set the standard for our learning community.
Strong behaviour support capabilities, grounded in genuine, positive relationships, are vital in this context. The successful applicant will adopt the whole-school PBS approach to behaviour management and embed trauma-informed approaches and cultural awareness in both practical and classroom learning environments. Positive interpersonal skills and a commitment to maintaining our positive staff culture are essential.
Skilled 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 personalbenefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on **************.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Trent Lockyer, Principal on ************** or emailing .
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 ********* 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.
Applications close:
4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September ****
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH*******
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.
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