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

School; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 42.000 - 54.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tax-free salary packaging up to 15,900

Staff discounts

Free gym access

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Zusammenfassung

Y Community School seeks an Health and Physical Education Teacher for its new junior campus in Melbourne. Part-time, 0.4 FTE, delivering HPE to years 7–9, aligned to the Victorian Curriculum, with focus on wellbeing and active living.

The role occurs at the junior campus in Epping, commencing Term 1 2027. Flexible days can be discussed. A strong emphasis on connection, flexibility and purpose guides the school’s approach.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent with a Health and Physical Education specialisation.
• Master of Teaching (Secondary) preferred or equivalent.
• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is required.

Aufgaben

• Deliver HPE lessons to years 7–9 at a new junior campus.
• Plan, deliver and assess programs aligned to the Victorian Curriculum (HPE).
• Support student wellbeing and trauma-informed approaches in the classroom.

Kenntnisse

Physical Education

Curriculum knowledge

Trauma-informed practice

Classroom management

Communication skills

VIT registration

Ausbildung

Tertiary teaching qualification in Physical Education

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Want to know more about our school? Visit our website (copy link into your browser): https://www.yschool.vic.edu.au/. Or contact our Junior Campus Principal Sarah Abbott to arrange a tour: call 0402 088 260 or email [e-mail].

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.

For a more detailed description of the role, view the position description (copy link into browser): https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/pMWWhW

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.

Applications close: 22 October 2026.

Screening and interviews will begin as applications are received. This position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified before the official closing date.

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.

Safeguarding Children and Young People

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.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser): https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/