About the Role
Are you a Sport and Recreation teacher eager to make a meaningful impact? Tradewind is partnering with a college that works closely with the Youth Justice Precinct and Secure Care Units in Melbourne's West. Beginning in Term 3, this unique role involves teaching students aged 15-18 in small, well-supported class settings, with strong wellbeing initiatives in place.
You'll deliver practical, engaging Sport and Recreation programs tailored to students' needs and interests, helping them build skills in teamwork, fitness, and leadership while supporting their re-engagement with learning. Brand recent and well stocked facilities including indoor/outdoor courts and weights/gym area.
Working in partnership with the Department of Justice and Community Safety and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, this college supports some of Victoria's most vulnerable yet inspiring young people. Its education model centres on culturally responsive teaching and personal growth. A rare opportunity to truly make a difference—please get in touch to learn more.
Key duties
- Deliver VET Sport and Recreation Curriculum, focusing on practical skills and industry knowledge.
- Lead physical activities, fitness testing, first aid, event setup, and coaching exercises aligned with real-world sport and recreation roles.
- Embed teamwork, communication, leadership, and customer service skills to prepare students for work in gyms, community programs, or sporting organisations.
- Conduct and record assessments in accordance with VCAA and RTO standards, ensuring students meet all unit outcomes.
- Guide students in organising school-based sporting events, applying risk management and planning principles.
- Use applied, hands-on approaches to engage students, particularly those more responsive to physical and experiential learning.
- Provide career advice and support progression into apprenticeships, traineeships, or further study in sport, fitness, or recreation.
- Model and teach safe practices, including OH&S; procedures and emergency response protocols in sport and fitness settings.
Skills & Experience
- Must have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Current VIT registration
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Secondary PE/Health and/or Vet Sport and Recreation in a school setting in Australia/NZ
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering
- Full-time, starting from Term 4, 2025
- Ongoing opportunity
- Instructing students from ages 15-18
- Brand new facilities including an indoor gym, outside play spaces and a weights gym
- Small classes of 5-8 students with a Youth Justice member present at all times
- Dedicated well-being team for the teachers
- No after school meetings!
- Work within a Sport/PE specialist teaching team
- Collaborating with approachable and transparent leadership
- Salary aligned with demonstrated expertise and time dedication
The School
The College is dedicated to providing education in a unique environment focused on helping students develop and change their trajectories. Teachers employ High Impact Engagement Strategies (HIES) and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) within a Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive framework, encouraging students to grow as individuals.
To support staff, the College has integrated wellbeing programs that address the stresses of teaching. Teachers meet biweekly in wellbeing groups led by a clinician and can access individual sessions with the wellbeing team. Self-care plans are also developed to help mitigate stress and prevent burnout.
Why work with Tradewind?
The Benefits:
- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website.
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia on the Education Permanent Team on or email
Tradewind Australia is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
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📌 Secondary Sports and Recreation Teacher
🏢 Tradewind Recruitment Australia
📍 Melbourne