Job Description
About the Role:
A fantastic opportunity awaits a passionate Secondary PE/Health teacher to become part of a community-oriented Catholic school in Keilor. Commencing in Term 3, you'll have the rewarding role of teaching and mentoring students from grades 7-10. This full-time position offers the potential for ongoing opportunities within a supportive teaching environment known for its warmth and inclusivity. Join an outstanding team and make a difference in the lives of students through engaging physical education and health education initiatives.
Key duties:
- Designing and implementing engaging and developmentally appropriate PE lessons that align with the Victorian Curriculum.
- Providing clear instruction and demonstration of movement skills, sports techniques, and fitness exercises.
- Teach a range of topic related to physical education including health and well-being, nutrition, mental health and personal development.
- Conducting physical fitness assessments to evaluate students' strength, flexibility, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness levels.
- Ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment by implementing appropriate safety procedures and risk management strategies during physical activities and sports.
- Organizing and maintaining PE equipment, sports gear, and facilities to ensure they are safe, functional, and accessible for students.
- Integrating health education components into PE lessons to promote students' understanding of health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene, mental health, and the benefits of physical activity.
- Assessing students' progress and achievement in PE through various forms of assessment, such as skill demonstrations, performance tasks, fitness tests, and written assignments.
Skills & Experience:
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Current/valid VIT registration (or in the application process)
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching PE/Health advantageous but not essential
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
- Uphold the highest quality of child protection
- Catholic school experience highly regarded
Offering:
- Teaching 7-10 PE and Health
- Full time contract till the end of the year with possible ongoing opportunities
- Become part of a small school community that is inclusive and welcoming with a strong sense of belonging
- Participating in a community with a strong ethical core that prioritizes the development of character and a sense of social responsibility
- Salary commensurate with proven skills, spanning from $80,000 to $115,000
- Ongoing prospects for advancing your professional development
The School:
- Outstanding facilities and a student body of approximately 650 students in grades 7-10
- A management team that is easily approachable and a close-knit team structure
- A robust pastoral care program benefiting both students and staff
- Exceptional staff induction programs
- A school highly regarded and respected within the local community
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 Schueren on Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support.
