This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. Note: This position is being 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 to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only. Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully 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

Since 1921, Pinjarra Senior High School (SHS) has proudly served the community of Pinjarra and its surrounding region. The school provides a blend of traditional and cutting-edge programs designed to prepare students from Year 7 to 12 for higher education, vocational training and employment. At Pinjarra SHS, we are committed to developing a learning culture wherein all members of our school community are empowered to grow through being innovative, connected and resilient. We seek to foster and develop Growth Mindsets in our staff and students through targeted pedagogy and professional learning, with a clear focus on quality teaching and learning strategies to facilitate purposeful engagement for all students. This approach underpins our instructional model and forms part of the overall strategy to develop confidence and agency in our students during their secondary school years, captured in our school vision,



‘Growing Learners for Life’. To create a safe and supported learning environment, we expect all teaching staff to be trained in Classroom Management Strategies (CMS), Instructional Strategies for Engagement (ISE), and Peer Observation and Feedback. We are a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school that promotes Tolerance, Respect, Unity and Embracing Opportunities as our core values. Positive behaviour is modelled by staff and expected of all students. Collectively, we act to enhance wellbeing and safety for everyone in our school community.

The Role

Pinjarra Senior High School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Health and Physical (HPE) teacher to join our team. As an HPE Teacher at Pinjarra SHS, you would join our committed, experienced team to develop, review and deliver the HPE curriculum. In addition, our HPE staff also deliver electives in lower school in Sport and Recreation, Outdoor Education and Specialist Football and Netball. In Senior School, the team builds skills in Outdoor Education, Physical Education Studies and General and ATAR Health Studies. The latest initiative is the delivery of a Certificate III in Fitness providing a dedicated pathway for our students into the health and fitness industry beyond Year 12.



We are seeking a teacher who excels in engaging and motivating students through creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. The ability to differentiate the curriculum to support individual student progress is key, as is the capacity to form strong relationships with students, colleagues, parents/caregivers and the network of external stakeholders and partners who support the school. Applicants with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) and the ability to deliver training in a Certificate III in Fitness would be well regarded. Alternatively, experience in Outdoor Education, specialist AFL and or netball programs will be highly desirable.

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.

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
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📌 Teacher - Health and Physical Education (Pinjarra)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Pinjarra