Physical Education Teacher Secondary Yr. 7-10

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Government schools seeks a Physical Education Teacher for Secondary Year 7-10 to plan, prepare and deliver programs that achieve defined student outcomes. The role emphasizes high impact teaching strategies and tailoring approaches for diverse learners to promote engagement and growth.

The position involves monitoring student progress and using data to inform teaching, providing feedback to students and parents, and collaborating with colleagues to support whole-school wellbeing and achievement.

Qualifications

• SC1: Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum and ability to teach literacy and numeracy.
• SC2: Planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies and evaluating learning growth.
• SC3: Monitoring and assessing student learning and using data to inform practice.
• SC4: Interpersonal and communication skills and collaboration with students, parents and staff.
• SC5: Reflecting on practice and engaging in professional learning to improve teaching quality.

Responsibilities

• The classroom teacher focuses on planning, preparation and teaching programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
• Gains in experience lead to contributing to school programs beyond the classroom.
• Range 2 teachers support school performance, priorities and policy development.
• Roles include mentoring staff, supervising student teachers, and using data to drive targets.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

High impact teaching

Data-informed teaching

Interpersonal skills

Professional learning

Job description

Physical Education Teacher Secondary Yr. 7-10

SC1Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Role

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2.The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Classroom teacher Range 2
Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.

A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.

• Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
• Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
• Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
• Supervise and train one or more student teachers
• Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students