Job Description
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, **** with possible extension and/or permanency
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Esperance Senior High School (SHS) offers a comprehensive secondary education from Year 7 to 12 and provides a range of curriculum subject choices and exciting extracurricular activities.
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The school has a reputation for providing strong academic and vocational programs and for offering a wide choice of courses to meet a variety of student learning needs. Students consistently achieve to a high level in a variety of programs, including final Year 12 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathway results.
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Learn more about teaching in Esperance in the video below.
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Find out more about our school by visiting
esperanceshs.wa.edu.au
or Schools Online.
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The Location and Community
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Esperance lies on the South-East of Western Australia, some 730 kilometres from Perth. The town has won awards for its stunning natural environment and is one of Western Australia's best kept tourist secrets. Discover more in the video below.
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The Role
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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, you will reflect thoughtfully on your teaching practices and display a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and differentiation.
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We are seeking an applicant with a passion for teaching Health and Physical Education (HPE) at the secondary level, possessing a solid understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum. In your role as a HPE teacher, you will 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.
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We place high value 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.
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Professional Benefits
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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, versatile working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key perks you will enjoy:
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District allowance of $***** a year
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12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
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12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
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Subsidised accommodation where applicable
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Free relocation
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Travel Concessions
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Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at
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or on **************.
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Want to know more?
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For more information about this opportunity, please contact Matt Lovejoy,



Associate Principal on ************** or emailing
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During the school holidays, please contact Matt Lovejoy on ************ or email
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Equity and Diversity
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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.
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Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan ********* for more details.
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Eligibility
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hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
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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.
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apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
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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.
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Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 October ****
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Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH*******
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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.
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The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
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For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on ************** for assistance.

📌 Teacher - Health And Physical Education (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth