Health and Physical Education Teacher (Junior Campus

YMCA Whittlesea; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 24 000 - 36 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tax-free salary packaging

Staff discounts

Free gym access

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Y Community School in Epping, Victoria, is opening a brand-new junior campus for years 7–9 in January 2027. We’re seeking a Health and Physical Education Teacher to join the new team, delivering PE two days a week and helping launch the campus with an engaging curriculum.

The role is part-time (0.4 FTE) ongoing, with flexible days. The successful candidate will bring a tertiary PE qualification, Victorian Institute of Teaching registration, and a commitment to wellbeing, Mind Body Spirit

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with trauma-informed practice is valued.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess programs aligned to the Victorian Curriculum.
• Experience teaching or coaching young people in school or sporting settings.
• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is required.

Responsabilités

• Deliver curriculum-aligned HPE lessons to years 7–9 at the new junior campus.
• Bring Mind Body Spirit program to life within the Victorian Curriculum.
• Support student wellbeing and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Collaborate with a growing teaching team and contribute to program development.

Connaissances

Classroom management

Communication skills

Trauma-informed practice

Curriculum planning

Coaching experience

Formation

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – Health and Physical Education

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Bachelor of Physical Education/Human Movement/Exercise and Sport Science

Description du poste

Health and Physical Education Teacher (Junior Campus - Years 7-9)

Team:Classroom Teacher
Posted on:22 September 2026
Salary: Dependent on Qualifications and Experience

We're growing! In January 2027, Y Community School opens its doors to a brand-new junior campus for year 7-9 students, and we want you to help us build it. As our Health and Physical Education Teacher, you'll be part of our new junior campus teaching team, delivering PE two days a week to our newest students.

At Y Community School, we've created an environment where our teachers can thrive, professionally and personally. If you have experience and a passion for physical education and are ready for a different kind of teaching experience, one built on connection, flexibility and purpose—we'd love to hear from you.

About Y Community School

We are a registered Special Assistance School focused on re-engaging young people who have become disengaged from mainstream education, supporting them to build the skills and confidence to reach their goals and create meaningful futures. Established in 2024, our senior campus in Epping provides a safe, inclusive space where students can thrive. Built on the pillars of wellbeing, academic growth and vocational opportunity, our THRIVE wellbeing approach including Mind Body Spirit Program is founded on evidence, experience and a student led approach.

Our Teachers Matter

We recognise that our impact is driven by our teachers and deeply value the expertise, care and commitment they bring to shaping each student's journey. We're committed to supporting you, through:

• A collaborative team and responsive leadership that genuinely value your voice and ideas.
• Smaller class sizes, giving you the time and space to build meaningful connections with students.
• Prioritised staff wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements and a supportive team culture.
• Career development and growth opportunities to support a rewarding, sustainable career in education.

We also offer great staff benefits, including:

• Up to $15,900 in tax free salary packaging each year, plus additional package options to boost your take home pay
• Staff discounts on everyday expenses like shopping, gift cards and more through our employee benefits program
• Free gym access
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family

What's the opportunity?

As our Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teacher, you'll deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned HPE lessons to students in years 7 to 9 at our new junior campus, encouraging them to engage in sport, physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices. You'll bring our Mind Body Spirit program to life through the Victorian Curriculum, helping build healthy habits, teamwork and confidence in our students as we launch this new campus together.

This is a part-time (0.4 FTE – 2 days per week), ongoing opportunity based at our junior campus in Epping, commencing Term 1 2027. There is some flexibility to negotiate the specific days, to be discussed with the successful candidate.

Relevant knowledge and skills

• Tertiary teaching qualification with a specialisation in Physical Education, or equivalent (e.g. Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – Health and Physical Education, or a Bachelor of Physical Education/Human Movement/Exercise and Sport Science plus a Master of Teaching (Secondary)).
• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• Sound knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education (HPE).
• Experience teaching or coaching young people in a school or sporting setting.
• Experience or understanding of trauma-informed practice and supporting students with complex or additional needs.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess programs against the Victorian Curriculum.
• National Police Check (and International Police Check if you have lived outside Australia in the last five years).
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain.

Y Community School is an equal opportunity employer committed to child safety. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from all cultural backgrounds and communities.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

This position is available at: Classroom Teacher
41-53 Miller Street
Epping
3076 Victoria View on Map