Primary School Physical Education Teacher

About the role

Pannawonica School, an independent public school in the Western Pilbara offering education from Kindergarten to Year 12, is looking for a Physical Education teacher for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time position starting in Term 1, 2027, with possible extension and/or permanency. The school is a small, remote community and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Physical Education, ideally with a passion for improving outcomes for every child every day.
• The role may also involve topping up with other subjects such as Health, decided with the Principal and Deputies.
• Develop positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community.
• Plan challenging and engaging programs based on an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum.
• Support ongoing professional growth and whole-school processes, and collaborate collegially with staff.

Required profile

• An eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before starting.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education's Screening Unit.

What we offer

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10,210 per year and district allowance of $9,299 per year.
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1,400 per annum, paid partly on commencement and the remainder at the end of the school year, provided staff stay until the end of the year.
• 12% employer superannuation contributions and 12 weeks of vacation leave.
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick and carers' leave.
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable, free relocation and air-conditioning subsidy.
• HELP/HECS assistance may be available for very remote locations.

Applications are made online with a three-page statement and a three-page CV, including two work-related referees. Applications close on 4:30pm AWST on Monday, 16 November 2026.