Health & Physical Education (HPE) Teacher
Salary:
$90,443–$123,000
Start:
Term 1, 2026 | Full-time, permanent
Location:
Central Queensland
Inspire movement, teamwork, and lifelong wellbeing.
Join a values-driven school community where physical education and sport are woven into a holistic approach to student development.
HARKE Recruitment is proud to partner with a long-standing independent school to appoint a full-time HPE Teacher for Term 1, 2026. This is a permanent position, teaching across secondary and/or primary year levels depending on your background. For the right candidate, there’s also the opportunity to take on the role of Sports Coordinator , overseeing the school’s co-curricular and representative sport programs.
About the RoleYou’ll be responsible for delivering engaging HPE lessons that promote fitness, sportsmanship, and positive values both in and out of the classroom. The school places a strong emphasis on character, community, and physical wellbeing—making this a rewarding environment for an educator who thrives in building student confidence and fostering school spirit through sport and movement.
If experienced, the Sports Coordinator role can be added to your position, giving you the opportunity to lead and grow the school’s sports program in coordination with school leadership.
Added benefits-
Salary: $90,443–$123,000
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Full-time, permanent role
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Opportunity to take on Sports Coordinator role (based on experience)
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Join a collaborative, purpose-led teaching team
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Live in a well-serviced regional community with affordable lifestyle
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Qualified and confident teaching HPE (across primary and/or secondary year levels)
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Passionate about student wellbeing, teamwork, and healthy living
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Organised, energetic, and capable of contributing to co-curricular life
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Aligned with the school’s Christian values and supportive of its holistic education model
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Prior experience in sports leadership or coordination is a bonus (but not essential)
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Current Queensland teacher registration (or eligibility to obtain it)
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Full working rights in Australia
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Willingness to provide 2–3 references and complete HARKE’s onboarding process to meet child safeguarding requirements
Click APPLY or contact Terry at HARKE Recruitment for a confidential discussion on 0493 785 454.