Secondary Teacher of PE

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary packaging

Professional development

Outstanding facilities and resources

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) invites expressions of interest for a 12‑month full‑time fixed term Secondary Teacher of Physical Education at the Middle School (years 7–11) and Senior School (co‑educational).

The successful applicant will join a collaborative faculty committed to academic excellence, evidence-informed practice and exceptional student outcomes, with duties including high‑quality PE teaching, current pedagogical practice and a focus on student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Physical Education curriculum.
• High expectations for student learning and achievement.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Committed to professional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality teaching of Physical Education to Years 7 to 11 students.
• Utilising current pedagogical thinking to enhance student learning.
• Committing to student care and wellbeing.
• Collaborating with colleagues to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Physical Education

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Job description

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School – Keilor East VIC

We are seeking expressions of interest from outstanding and innovative educators for a 12-month full-time fixed term Secondary Teacher of Physical Education at the Middle School (boys or girls) and Senior School (co-educational).

The successful applicant would join a highly collaborative faculty committed to academic excellence, evidence-informed practice and exceptional student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality teaching of Physical Education to Years 7 to 11 students.
• Utilising current pedagogical thinking to enhance student learning.
• Committing to student care and wellbeing.
• Collaborating with colleagues to create a positive learning environment.

The ideal Candidate:

• Strong knowledge of Physical Education curriculum
• High expectations for student learning and achievement
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Committed to professional collaboration and continuous improvement

About PEGS

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) has approximately 3,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 across campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East.

At the heart of all we do at PEGS are our core values, embodied in REACH: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Curiosity and Heart.

We offer a diamond education model, with co-education in Kindergarten, single-sex education throughout the Junior and Middle School years, and co-education at the Senior School (Larkin Centre) in Years 11 and 12.

Our outstanding staff, facilities and programmes support student wellbeing and learning while developing creative, curious, reflective and courageous young people who are equipped to make a positive contribution to their communities.

PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.

Why Join PEGS?

Joining our school means becoming part of a community that values integrity, creativity, and resilience. It means contributing to an environment where every member feels valued and supported, and where lifelong learning is celebrated.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and salary packaging
• Opportunities for professional development
• Outstanding facilities and resources
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite parking

VIT registration, a current criminal record check and eligibility to work in Australia are required for this role.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.