**Role Description/Criteria**
**Are you passionate about promoting active lifestyles, teamwork, and wellbeing in young learners?**
The Physical Education teacher will play a foundational role in establishing and leading the school's specialist PE program on **Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (.06), commencing Term 1 2026**.
**Key Responsibilities - Physical Education Teacher**
- Build robust, respectful relationships with students, encouraging confidence, participation, and a sense of belonging in all aspects of Physical Education.
- Plan and deliver a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate Physical Education program for primary-aged students that promotes physical literacy, enjoyment of movement, and lifelong healthy habits.
- Create engaging and inclusive PE lessons that foster students' physical, social, and emotional wellbeing through a variety of sports, games, and active experiences.
- Promote positive values such as teamwork, resilience, and respect through structured physical activity.
- Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all physical activities by adhering to risk management practices and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Support and contribute to the planning of whole-school events such as athletics carnivals, interschool sports, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialist colleagues to embed movement and health education into broader learning where appropriate.
- Monitor and assess student progress in Physical Education, providing meaningful feedback to support development and growth.
- Uphold and actively model the Catholic identity, values, and ethos of the school in all professional interactions and practices.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning aligned with the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Play an active role in establishing the culture and identity of St Marianne Cope Catholic Primary School as a foundation staff member.
**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.
**Application Procedures**
**Details**:
**Address**:35 Sentinel Parade
Truganina
**Phone**:
**Principal**:Mrs Jackie Byrne
**Applications Close**:15/09/2025
**Position**: Teaching
**Type**:Ongoing
**Hours per Week**:Part-time
📌 Physical Education Teacher
🏢 St Marianne Cope Catholic Parish Primary School
📍 Melbourne