Teacher of Health and Physical Education – Senior School
Full-time, 6 month fixed-term contract
Commencing Term 1 2026
Hale School is Western Australia's oldest independent boys' school. Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48 hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast.
Hale School is seeking applications from enthusiastic and dynamic professionals for the position of a Health and Physical Education Teacher – Senior School for Semester 1 2026. This position is a full time, six-month fixed term contract, commencing Term 1 2026.
The successful applicant will:
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have experience in teaching Health and Physical Education at secondary level.
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have experience teaching ATAR Physical Education Studies.
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be able to teach Year 7 – 10 Health and Physical Education and be familiar with the Western Australian Health and Physical Education curriculum.
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have the ability to communicate effectively.
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demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching practice.
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use technology appropriately in the classroom.
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confidently carry out practical sporting demonstrations for students in the physical education setting.
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have a strong background in teaching and/or coaching swimming.
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have the ability to work as a member of a team and to have effective working relationships with both students and staff.
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be committed to the provision of a supportive environment aimed at building self-confidence and enhancing learning outcomes for all students.
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have an understanding of, and empathy for the academic, social, spiritual and emotional development of boys.
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have a firm commitment to independent schooling and be in sympathy with the School’s values and its Anglican traditions.
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be involved in the broader co-curricular programme of the School.
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be eligible to teach within Western Australia. This will involve associated Police Clearances, registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) and current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
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hold a current Bronze Medallion Qualification.
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hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate.
Applicants are asked to:
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Provide a one page covering letter.
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Submit a CV which includes your philosophy of teaching and learning, and which also includes the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom must be a current employer.
Applications close: 4.00pm Tuesday 11 November 2025.
For further information regarding the role and a copy of the Senior School Teacher Job Description, please refer to the Employment Opportunities page on the Hale School website.
Note to applicants:
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Hale School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Hale School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of a thorough recruitment process.
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This role has been identified as having contact with children and requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working with Children Check.
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Hale School reserves the right to contact non-nominated referees prior to an offer of employment being made.
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New applicants who have arrived in Australia within the last 12 months are required to provide Hale School with a Police Clearance issued by their country of origin within the last 12 months prior to appointment preceding the employee's appointment to Hale School. Documents are to be translated by a certified agent if necessary. The cost of this clearance is to be borne by the applicant.