Physical Education Teacher

Role Description/Criteria

Building on the foundations established in our inaugural year, the successful applicant will help develop a program that inspires students to enjoy movement, build physical skills, discover their strengths and develop confidence, resilience, teamwork and healthy habits for life.

About the role

The Physical Education Teacher will plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for primary-aged students across Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (0.8 FTE), with the possibility of a full-time position for the right candidate.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will strengthen our PE program and foster a positive school culture that promotes movement, participation and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Inspire a love of movement: Deliver engaging PE lessons that develop fundamental movement skills, physical literacy, coordination and enjoyment of physical activity.
• Develop confident learners: Challenge students appropriately, celebrate progress and encourage every child to participate and achieve their personal best.
• Promote wellbeing and positive values: Foster lifelong healthy habits, teamwork, resilience, respect and sportsmanship.
• Create an inclusive environment: Build respectful relationships and ensure every student feels safe, valued and supported to participate and succeed.
• Strengthen our PE program: Contribute to a coherent, sequenced and evidence-informed curriculum that supports student growth across the primary years.
• Enrich school life: Support sporting events, athletics carnivals, interschool sport and whole-school wellbeing initiatives.
• Collaborate and reflect: Work with colleagues, use assessment and feedback to inform teaching, and engage in ongoing professional learning.
• Uphold our Catholic identity: Model the values of dignity, inclusion, compassion and service, supporting the development of the whole child.

About you

You are an enthusiastic educator who believes every child deserves the opportunity to experience success, develop confidence and enjoy being active.

You will bring:

• Knowledge of physical literacy, fundamental movement skills and effective, developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• The ability to deliver purposeful, engaging lessons with high expectations for learning, participation and behaviour.
• A commitment to inclusive practice and motivating students with diverse interests, abilities and needs.
• Initiative, creativity and a collaborative approach to professional learning and continuous improvement.
• A commitment to the Catholic ethos, values and mission of St Marianne Cope Catholic Primary School.

Join our growing community

At St Marianne Cope, we believe education is about helping every child discover their potential. Physical Education plays an important role in developing not only physical skills, but also confidence, connection, resilience and a sense of belonging.

If you are passionate about making a lasting difference in children's lives and would love to help shape our growing PE program within a faith-filled, supportive and aspirational learning community, we would welcome your application.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Primary Education.
• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• Experience in teaching Physical Education at the primary school level is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues, students, and families.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

St Marianne Cope Catholic Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. The successful applicant will have a current VIT registration and referee checks, including your last Principal.

Application Procedures

Please email [email protected] including a cover letter, current CV and 3 referees, one being your current/recent principal.

Details:

Address: 35 Sentinel Parade

Truganina

Phone: 9003 3697

Website: https://smcmountatkinson.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Mrs Jackie Byrne

Enquiries: [email protected]

Co-Principal:

Applications Close: 30/10/2026

Position: Teaching

Type: Ongoing

Hours per Week: Part-time