Physical Education Teacher (Primary)

St Richard's Primary School

Principal:  Mrs Larissa Boyhan

Enquiries:  principal@srkilsyth.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 09/07/2026

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Part-time


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Role Description/Criteria

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, positive and enthusiastic Physical Education teacher to take classes Prep (Foundation) to Year 6. Ideally the successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of the current Victorian Curriculum and the ability to design engaging PE lessons for F-6 students.

The position will ideally commence early in Term 3 and run until the end of the school year with the possibility of further tenure dependent upon staffing. There is a possibility of extra FTE capacity in partnership with another local Catholic primary school.

As a Physical Education Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

  • expertise in developing a F-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies
  • experience in teaching Physical Education and undertaking administrative tasks for school events and representative opportunities
  • strong student and class management and student well-being focus
  • ability to create differentiated, inclusive, rigorous learning experiences for all students
  • ability to fulfil additional responsibilities, including coordinating school sporting activities/events. 

Applicants must:

Have a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and Catholic identity of the school

Be innovative, enthusiastic and collaborative with a strong focus on the science of learning to ensure high student outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the Visions for Instruction and Engagement

Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the Science of Learning and how this impacts student outcomes

Display an enthusiasm to implement a differentiated curriculum to support student learning

Have an understanding of Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) and the implementation of this to create safe and effective teaching and learning environments

Demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents and colleagues

Provide students with a child-safe environment

Special Requirements

Possess VIT registration

Be familiar and comply with all requirements of Child Safety, policies and legal responsibilities concerning the safety, care and wellbeing of all students.

St Richard's has a commitment to child safe practices and zero tolerance for abuse.

 


Application Procedure


Application Instructions

Please forward your application letter and resume via email, with contact details including mobile, for at least 3 referees (which includes your previous 2 principals) to the Principal, Mrs Larissa Boyhan

principal@srkilsyth.catholic.edu.au

Applications without referees will not be considered.

 


Details:

Address: 672 Mount Dandenong Road
Kilsyth

Phone: 9728 4378

Website:  https://www.srkilsyth.catholic.edu.au

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