Role Description/Criteria
Role Description
The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for delivering a high-quality, inclusive and sequential Physical Education program from Foundation to Year 6. The role promotes students’ physical literacy, skill development, teamwork, and enjoyment of physical activity within a safe and supportive Catholic learning environment.
The teacher also coordinates the school’s sport and interschool sport programs, including event organisation, administration, record keeping, and liaison with district and regional sporting bodies. This position plays a key role in fostering school spirit, participation, and wellbeing through sport and physical activity.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Teaching and Learning
- Plan and implement Physical Education programs aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 – Movement and Physical Activity strand
- Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that build fundamental movement skills, coordination, fitness, and cooperative play.
- Differentiate instruction to cater for diverse learning needs and abilities.
Use inclusive and contemporary teaching strategies to promote active participation and confidence. - Assess and report student achievement against curriculum standards and provide meaningful feedback.
- Promote school spirit, teamwork and positive sportsmanship.
Sport and Event Coordination
- Coordinate all school-based and interschool sport programs, teams and events.
- Organise and oversee school carnivals such as athletics, swimming and cross-country.
- Liaise with district and regional sports associations, attending required meetings and forums.
Selection and Capability Profile
Essential Capabilities
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- Expertise in teaching Physical Education at the primary level, aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate school and interschool sport programs.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including maintaining accurate records and schedules.
- Capacity to apply for and manage sports grants and program budgets.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with students, colleagues, parents and external partners.
- Commitment to child safety and Catholic school values.
- Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience in sports coaching, officiating or school sport management would be advantageous
- ICT proficiency for program administration and communication.
Child Safety and Wellbeing
The Physical Education Teacher must uphold the school’s unwavering commitment to child safety and wellbeing by complying with the MACS Child Safety Policy, the Victorian Child Safe Standards, and all school-based policies and procedures related to student protection and duty of care.
Application Procedures
Please address applications to the Acting Principal, Jane Barlow, and include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, your resume, and the names and contact details of three referees, including your current or most recent principal.