Teacher - Health and Physical Education - Gifted and Talented

We are seeking to establish a pool of Health and Physical Education Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

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

Perth Modern School, a proud government school, is Western Australia's only fully selective school for academically gifted students in Years 7 to 12. The school honours rich traditions, empowers those present and shapes the future for gifted and talented learners and leaders.

Teaching is underpinned by purposeful differentiation, allowing us to tailor content, process, and product to meet the readiness, interests, and learning profiles of our gifted and high-potential students. Through curriculum telescoping, students may progress through multiple years of content in a shorter timeframe, enabling access to more advanced and rigorous learning. Curriculum compacting allows students to skip content they have already mastered, freeing time for engaging tasks that emphasise abstraction, conceptual depth, and big ideas. Where appropriate, students may access acceleration, in a subject area or whole-year level, guided by structured processes to ensure both academic readiness and wellbeing. Enrichment and extension are embedded across all learning areas and year levels, encouraging exploration of interdisciplinary links, higher-order thinking, and real-world problem solving.

Find out more about our school by visiting perthmodern.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The suitable applicants would join a progressive and enthusiastic team of teachers who are engaged in implementing a whole school gifted and talented approach to the educational programs offered in the school. We are seeking passionate and innovative Health and Physical Education teachers to join our team, committed to implementing a whole-school gifted and talented approach. Suitable applicants will ideally have experience in extending and challenging academically talented students through differentiated in-class learning and enriching co-curricular activities. A large program of competitions, camps and clubs may require involvement beyond the school day. The role involves fostering academic excellence while also recognising the importance of recreational sport in supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of gifted learners. In addition to teaching responsibilities, suitable applicants should contribute to our advocacy, positive education and careers programs, supporting the unique talents and needs of gifted students, while helping them thrive both personally and academically.

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. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nicola Reilly, Associate Principal on (08) 9392 6855 or Nicola.Reilly@education.wa.edu.au.

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

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.

Application Instructions

NEW Application Process

This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.

Please take note of the new application instructions detailed below.

You must apply using the CV template attached to this job advertisement. The CV template is the only application document required to apply for this position. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel as part of your application for this process.

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with:

• Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
• 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):
• Professional Knowledge
• Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

1. Click ‘Apply for Job’
2. Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager
3. Upload your completed CV Template only. Note: Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.

Need Help? Refer to the supporting Information Guides attached at the top of this advertisement for guidance and tips on completing your application.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.

For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to 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, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1006346

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.