Primary Teacher (PE)

St John's Anglican College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

St John's Anglican College – Forest Lake QLD is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Physical Education teacher (0.5 FTE) to join the Junior School. The role focuses on delivering engaging PE experiences, fostering confidence, teamwork and wellbeing, and contributing to sport and extracurricular programs.

The successful candidate will have appropriate tertiary teaching qualifications, QCT registration, and a passion for IB PYP and Australian Curriculum.

Qualifications

• Proven Primary teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum.
• Ability to develop an understanding of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP).
• Ability to design and deliver contemporary, engaging and differentiated learning experiences.
• Effective behaviour management and ability to create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and colleagues.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Willingness to contribute to the College’s sporting and extracurricular programs, including coaching sporting teams and camps.
• Commitment to the Christian ethos and values of the College.
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
• Previous experience with IB PYP will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE lessons that build confidence, teamwork, resilience and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the delivery of contemporary, innovative curriculum in the Junior School via the Head of Junior School/Head of Primary Sports.
• Support broader college life through sport, coaching, camps and extracurricular activities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment and strong relationships with students and families.

Skills

Primary teaching

Australian Curriculum

IB PYP understanding

Differentiated learning

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Co-curricular coaching

Christian ethos

Blue Card WWCC

Student wellbeing

Education

Teaching qualification

QCT registration

Job description

St John's Anglican College – Forest Lake QLD

Inspire young learners through movement, health, wellbeing, sport and developing an understanding of the importance of physical activity.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Primary Teacher (PE) to join our Junior School team in a permanent part-time position, 0.5 FTE commencing Term One 2027.

About St John's Anglican College

St John's Anglican College is the leading Kindergarten to Year 12 coeducational school in south west Brisbane and is an International Baccalaureate World School for the Primary Years Program. St John's Anglican College strives to provide an extraordinary, globally innovative and future-focused education from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our graduates are well educated, respectful, resilient and compassionate; equipped to be people of influence in their communities. Our teachers care about their students and are leaders in learning, focused on providing the best possible educational environment and ensuring that each child's academic potential is maximised. We value and acknowledge the skills, energy and commitment of our employees. Accordingly, we seek to attract, develop and retain staff of the highest calibre and provide a working environment that enables them to maximise their contribution to achieving the College's vision, mission and values.

Your opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Primary teacher who believes Physical Education can build much more than physical capability. Through engaging learning experiences, you will help students develop confidence, teamwork, resilience, wellbeing and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity.

Reporting to the Head of Junior School via the Head of Primary Sports, you will contribute to the delivery of contemporary, innovative curriculum and a positive, inclusive learning environment.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the broader life of the College through sport, coaching, camps and extracurricular activities.

About you

We are looking for a teacher who brings energy, initiative and a genuine commitment to helping young people thrive.

The successful candidate will have:

• Appropriate tertiary teaching qualifications and current provisional or full registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
• Demonstrated Primary teaching experience
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum
• An ability to develop a thorough understanding of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program
• The ability to design and deliver contemporary, engaging and differentiated learning experiences
• Effective behaviour management and the ability to create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• A collaborative approach and commitment to ongoing professional learning
• Willingness to contribute to the College’s sporting, and extracurricular programs, including coaching sporting teams and involvement in camps and other activities
• Commitment to the Christian ethos and values of the College.
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or ability to obtain one prior to commencement
• Previous experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) will be highly regarded.

Why Join St John's?

Our teachers are leaders in learning who care about their students and strive to create the best possible environment for every child to reach their potential. We value the skills, energy and commitment of our employees and seek to provide an environment where they can make a meaningful contribution to the life of the College

Child safety commitment

St John's Anglican College is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant background checks and uphold all child safe standards, policies and procedures.

Your application

If you are an enthusiastic Primary educator with a passion for Physical Education and are looking for a permanent 0.5 FTE opportunity where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help bring learning to life!