Health & P.E. Teacher — Trauma-Informed & Impactful

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Doveton College is part of the Department of Education Victoria family and seeks a P.E./Health Teacher for a fixed-term, full-time appointment beginning in 2027. The role focuses on delivering high-quality health and physical education programs within a diverse school community in the South Melbourne area.

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of the HPE curriculum, data-informed practice, trauma-informed approaches, and strong collaboration with staff, parents and community partners to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Health & Physical Education curriculum and ability to integrate literacy and numeracy.
• Experience planning high-impact teaching strategies and evaluating learning growth.
• Experience monitoring and using data to inform teaching and provide feedback.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative relationship-building.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and supporting diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality PE/Health programs for Foundation to Year 9 students.
• Use data to monitor progress and inform teaching adjustments.
• Collaborate with staff, families and community partners to support wellbeing and engagement.
• Participate in school and department improvement initiatives and professional learning.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and trauma-informed learning environment.

Skills

Health & Physical Education knowledge

High impact teaching strategies

Data-informed instruction

Interpersonal communication

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Doveton College is part of the Department of Education Victoria family and seeks a P.E./Health Teacher for a fixed-term, full-time appointment beginning in 2027. The role focuses on delivering high-quality health and physical education programs within a diverse school community in the South Melbourne area.

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of the HPE curriculum, data-informed practice, trauma-informed approaches, and strong collaboration with staff, parents and community partners to