Pe Teacher - Primary School

Canberra Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & 13.5% super

Professional development funding

Salary packaging arrangements

Daily barista coffee

Morning tea and discounted lunches

Onsite health clinic

Employee Assistance Program

14 weeks paid parental leave

School fee concessions

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic part-time Physical Education teacher (0.8 FTE) for an ongoing position. You will design and deliver PE and sport from Early Years to Year 6 through the IB Primary Years Programme and the Australian Curriculum.

You will foster physical literacy, movement, teamwork and lifelong participation, using assessment to inform practice and promoting inclusive learning environments with pastoral care and involvement in co-curricular programmes.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with ACT TQI registration.
• Early childhood qualification or planned completion within two years.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• Experience with IB Primary Years Programme or inquiry-based teaching.
• Excellent communication and use of technology to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver PE and sport from Early Years to Year 6 using the IB PYP and Australian Curriculum.
• Teach knowledge, skills and dispositions that support physical literacy and teamwork.
• Assess learning to inform instruction and create an inclusive environment.
• Promote wellbeing and provide pastoral care; contribute to co-curricular programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and leadership to support school life and student growth.

Skills

Engaging teaching

IB PYP knowledge

Assessment-based

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching qualification & ACT TQI registration

Early childhood qualification or plan to obtain

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 11 December 2026

Seeking an enthusiastic PE Teacher for a part-time (0.8 FTE), ongoing position, inspiring students to embrace health, wellbeing and active learning.

• Part-time (0.8 FTE) Ongoing PE Teacher | Primary School
• Inspire curiosity, confidence and a love for physical education through outstanding primary education
• Elevate your career at CGS

About the Role

In this role, you will design and deliver engaging Physical Education and sport learning experiences from the Early Years to Year 6 through the IB Primary Years Programme and the Australian Curriculum.

You will explicitly teach the knowledge, skills and dispositions that support students’ physical literacy, movement competence, teamwork and lifelong participation in physical activity. Using assessment to inform practice, you will identify each student's next steps and create an inclusive learning environment where students feel confident to challenge themselves, take risks, collaborate with others and develop resilience through movement.

Working in partnership with the Head of Primary PE and P-6 Sport and alongside Primary School colleagues, you will promote student wellbeing, provide pastoral care and contribute to the School’s co-curricular programmes. You will inspire students to develop healthy habits, demonstrate good sportsmanship and engage positively in a variety of physical activities and sporting opportunities.

About You

You are a thoughtful and engaging primary educator who brings energy, curiosity and genuine care to the classroom. You know how to make learning accessible, challenge students to think deeply and build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

You will have:

• A relevant tertiary degree and teaching qualification, and ACT Teacher Quality Institute registration covering ELC to Year 6 or Kindergarten to Year 6.
• An early childhood qualification, or obtain one within the first two years of appointment.
• Strong knowledge of teaching, learning and the primary curriculum.
• Experience with the IB Primary Years Programme or a strong understanding of inquiry-based teaching.
• A genuine love of teaching young children, especially in physical education and the ability to inspire curiosity, confidence and a love of learning.
• The ability to use assessment and learning data to adapt your teaching and support every child’s progress.
• A strong understanding of child development, student wellbeing and effective classroom management.
• A commitment to pastoral care and school life, with experience contributing to co-curricular, outdoor education or service programmes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and confidence using technology to support teaching and learning.

All CGS team members must hold appropriate qualifications, a valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card, a current National Police Check and full working rights in Australia.

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

• A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
• Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• School fee concessions (for permanent team members)

Working at CGS

At Canberra Grammar School, you will join a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking community committed to delivering an exceptional education.

Our educators are encouraged to grow, innovate and make a meaningful difference. They place student learning and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, inspiring young people to pursue personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

Affiliation: Anglican
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

2300 Students
191 TeachingStaff
166 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Boarding School

Offers IB

Canberra Grammar School is a co-educational Independent Anglican School offering outstanding academic education, co-curricular and pastoral care to day and boarding students of all backgrounds and faiths within a community guided by Christian values. The School respects and nurtures all students as individuals, seeking to inspire, support and celebrate the efforts of all in realising their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical aspirations.

Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with our Child Safe policies.