This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency.

The School

Cannington Community College is in the heart of the City of Canning business precinct, which is currently undergoing broad-scale redevelopment. It is anticipated that the College will continue to grow with the advent of extra housing development in the adjacent Coker Park area over the next few years. Find out more about our school by visiting canningtoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant should be a student-and relationship-focused educator who can deliver purposeful, inclusive and engaging Health and Physical Education programs that respond to the diverse needs of our students.

Within HPE, the successful applicant should promote student participation, wellbeing, physical literacy, teamwork and healthy lifestyle choices through engaging practical and classroom-based learning experiences. They should display the professional knowledge and experience required to develop and implement relevant secondary HPE curriculum and provide learning opportunities that are purposeful, accessible and responsive to different student needs.

The successful applicant should effective classroom management, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students. They should be an innovative and motivated practitioner who works collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum planning, assessment and the ongoing development of teaching and learning programs. A commitment to high-quality teaching, professional growth and regular self-reflection will be important, along with the ability to create positive learning environments where students feel supported, engaged and encouraged to achieve their best.

Due to the diverse nature of our school and the needs of our students,



staff may be required to teach some classes outside of their primary learning area. For this position, the ability and willingness to teach lower school Science, Mathematics and/or Auslan would be highly desirable.

Professional Advantages

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 Arun Kundu, Deputy Principal on (08) 9351 2400 or emailing [email protected]

During the school holidays, please contact Arun Kundu on 0449 094 268 or [email protected]

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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1066042

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

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026

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