Upper Primary Sport & Pe Coordinator

Seymour College Inc; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour College on the McGregor Campus seeks an outstanding educator and leader to serve as Upper Primary Sport & PE Coordinator for Years 3–6. The role combines teaching with program leadership, coordinating interschool sport, SAPSASA participation and co-curricular activities.

This permanent, full-time appointment begins Term 1, 2027, with a substantive teaching load across Years 3–6 and a strong focus on student wellbeing, teamwork and pathways to excellence in sport.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a primary school setting, particularly across Years 3-6.
• Experience coordinating sporting programs, teams or co-curricular activities.
• A passion for sport, physical education and the holistic development of young people.
• The ability to teach across a range of primary curriculum learning areas.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students, families and colleagues.
• Proven leadership capability, initiative and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Year 3-6 sport and physical education program.
• Oversee interschool sport, SAPSASA participation and co-curricular sporting opportunities.
• Support, mentor and coordinate coaches to ensure a high-quality student experience.
• Coordinate sporting fixtures, training schedules, facilities and equipment requirements.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, staff and external providers.
• Promote student participation, achievement and wellbeing through sport and physical activity.
• Teach students in Years 3-6, contributing positively to learning, engagement and academic growth.

Skills

Primary teaching (Years 3-6)

Sport program coordination

Sport & PE passion

Curriculum versatility

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Professional growth

Job description

Job Description

Location: Seymour College, South Australia

Job Category: Other

About Seymour

Seymour College is a leading independent girls' school with an established reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to helping students reach their potential. Our vision is to develop young women of strength, optimism and justice, confident for the future. Our aim is to inspire within each student a passion for life-long learning, a celebration of community and a quest for personal excellence.

About the role

We are seeking an outstanding educator and leader to join our McGregor Campus as Upper Primary Sport & PE Coordinator. In this role, you will lead and coordinate a vibrant and inclusive sport program that promotes participation, skill development, wellbeing and pathways to excellence for students in Years 3-6. Working closely with the Director of Sport and broader school community, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality sporting opportunities while fostering a positive culture of teamwork, sportsmanship and engagement. This position includes a substantive teaching load across Years 3 to 6 and the ability to teach across a range of primary curriculum areas will be highly regarded

This permanent, full time teaching position with additional Position of Responsibility commences Term 1 2027. The key responsibilities are to:

• Lead and coordinate the Year 3-6 sport and physical education program.
• Oversee interschool sport, SAPSASA participation and co‐curricular sporting opportunities.
• Support, mentor and coordinate coaches to ensure a high‐quality student experience.
• Coordinate sporting fixtures, training schedules, facilities and equipment requirements.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, staff and external providers.
• Promote student participation, achievement and wellbeing through sport and physical activity.
• Teach students in Years 3-6, contributing positively to learning, engagement and academic growth.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you:

• Experience teaching in a primary school setting, particularly across Years 3-6.
• Experience coordinating sporting programs, teams or co‐curricular activities.
• A passion for sport, physical education and the holistic development of young people.
• The ability to teach across a range of primary curriculum learning areas.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and relationship‐building skills with students, families and colleagues.
• Proven leadership capability, initiative and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and professional growth.