Health & Physical Education Teacher - Junior School

Adlogic; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym and pool

Free onsite parking

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic Health & Physical Education Teacher for the Junior School. The role focuses on delivering engaging HPE and health programs to students from Prep to Year 6, building confidence and lifelong healthy habits under the guidance of the Head of HPE and Sport.

You will foster an inclusive, safe environment that motivates participation, supports skill development and promotes active living across the school

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Health and Physical Education to primary-aged students.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and contemporary approaches to physical literacy, health and wellbeing.
• The ability to design inclusive, engaging and appropriately challenging programs for students with diverse abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Health and Physical Education programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum and School frameworks.
• Develop students’ physical literacy, movement skills, teamwork and understanding of healthy, active living.
• Create safe, inclusive and well-managed learning environments that encourage every student to participate and succeed.
• Assess and report on student progress and use evidence to support skill development and engagement.
• Contribute to carnivals, sporting activities and the wider co-curricular life of the Junior School.

Job description

Health & Physical Education Teacher - Junior School

• Inspire active learners from Prep to Year 6


• Build confidence, movement skills and healthy habits


• Join a collaborative, future-focused Junior School

ABOUT US

Limitless. One word that captures everything we believe about education, our students and the future we help shape.

At Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, we have an unwavering commitment to developing young people who know their value, embrace their potential and lead with grit and grace. Our purpose is to provide exceptional education and care that cultivates belief, belonging and bold leadership.

Established in 1892, we are one of Queensland's original Grammar Schools, proudly offering a contemporary, personalised and holistic education from Kindy to Year 12 (co-educational from Kindy to Year 6, and girls-only from Years 7-12). We combine a rich heritage with a future-focused approach, delivering transformative learning experiences that ignite curious minds and courageous hearts.

Our people are central to this mission. We are a warm, authentic and high-performing community united by a shared belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive.

This is a place of limitless possibilities. A place where students and staff alike are inspired to grow, lead and make their mark on the world.

THE ROLE

Inspire a lifelong love of movement, health and wellbeing at Ipswich Junior Grammar School. We are seeking an enthusiastic Health and Physical Education Teacher to deliver engaging learning experiences for students from Prep to Year 6. Reporting to the Head of HPE and Sport (Junior), you will build students’ confidence, skills and enjoyment through high-quality physical education and health programs.

This is an opportunity to make movement meaningful. You will create a safe and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to participate, develop physical literacy and understand the value of healthy, active living.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and deliver engaging Health and Physical Education programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum and School frameworks.


• Develop students’ physical literacy, movement skills, teamwork and understanding of healthy, active living.


• Create safe, inclusive and well-managed learning environments that encourage every student to participate and succeed.


• Assess and report on student progress and use evidence to support skill development and engagement.


• Contribute to carnivals, sporting activities and the wider co-curricular life of the Junior School.

ABOUT YOU

You are an energetic and inclusive educator who can motivate young learners of all abilities. You bring enthusiasm, sound professional judgement and a genuine commitment to helping students develop confidence, teamwork and healthy habits. You’ll bring:

• Experience teaching Health and Physical Education to primary-aged students.


• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and contemporary approaches to physical literacy, health and wellbeing.


• The ability to design inclusive, engaging and appropriately challenging programs for students with diverse abilities.


• Excellent organisation, risk awareness and behaviour management skills in practical learning environments.


• Warm, clear and effective communication and relationship-building skills.


• Eligibility for registration with the Queensland College of Teachers and unrestricted working rights in Australia.

If you are passionate about helping young people move with confidence, embrace healthy choices and enjoy being active, we would love to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive remuneration


• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities


• Discounted school fees for eligible employees


• Eligible to access salary packaging through our provider, Southgate Salary Packaging


• Corporate discounts with Medibank


• Access to our on-site gym and pool
  
• Free onsite parking


• Employee Assistance Program

Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. Prior to appointment all candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment screening process which will include working with children checks , background referencing, identify confirmation, qualification validation and professional registration checks. All candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia. Successful candidates are required to adhere to all School policies and procedures relating to student protection, and the School’s approach to meeting the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable conduct Scheme.