Overview
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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026.
Alkimos College is seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly competent, and enthusiastic Health and Physical Education (HPE) teacher, with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will ideally be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated. Alkimos College is a new, innovative, state-of-the-art secondary college, committed to building a culture of high performance and high care for students and staff. The college prioritises student relationships and mutual respect, and aims to build positive learning environments where students flourish.
Located in the northern suburb of Alkimos, the college opened in 2020 with its foundation Year 7 cohort. Phase 1 facilities include administration, student services, library, gymnasium, fitness centre, food studios, cafeteria, IT labs, technologies workshops, classrooms, science laboratories, and a nature play area. Shared facilities with the City of Wanneroo are available nearby. Phase 2 (rolled out in 2024) includes a performing arts centre, lecture theatre, senior school student services centre and additional classrooms.
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be a positive and passionate HPE teacher, committed to excellence in teaching and learning. You will deliver an engaging and relevant HPE curriculum across the adolescent spectrum, from early and middle phases through to senior secondary courses. You will ideally adopt a college-wide instructional framework based on explicit teaching, instructional skills, strategies, and tactics. A commitment to personal and professional growth and collaboration is expected. Graduates are welcome to apply.
Successful applicants will ideally demonstrate the ability to develop innovative classroom practices and utilise Information Communication Technology (ICT) to provide integrated, personalised, and authentic learning experiences. A key attribute is the ability to create environments conducive to learning and to provide educational opportunities that are fun, purposeful, relevant and cater for differing student learning needs. Commitment to the college extra-curricular activities (after-school Academies) and promotion of the college motto, values and vision within the college and wider community are highly desirable.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education offers a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. More information about benefits is available on the professional and personal benefits page.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the WA community. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- hold an eligible teaching qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
- 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.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
1. Step 1: Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three pages demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the school context.
- A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have attachments ready before you start your application. For tips on writing your teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, visit 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, contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team at.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 27 October 2025
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