Job Description
About the Role:
Attention all enthusiastic Secondary PE/Health teachers! Tradewind is partnering with an F-9 school in Caroline Springs, Melbourne's West, seeking a passionate PE teacher to join their team this year, with the opportunity to continue into 2025. You'll work alongside a committed and supportive PE team, teaching students in years 7-9. Become a part of a community-focused school dedicated to fostering an outstanding teaching and learning environment.
Key duties:
- Designing and implementing engaging and developmentally appropriate PE lessons that align with the Victorian Curriculum.
- Providing clear instruction and demonstration of movement skills, sports techniques, and fitness exercises.
- Teach a range of topic related to physical education including health and well-being, nutrition, mental health and personal development.
- Conducting physical fitness assessments to evaluate students' strength, flexibility, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness levels.
- Ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment by implementing appropriate safety procedures and risk management strategies during physical activities and sports.
- Organizing and maintaining PE equipment, sports gear, and facilities to ensure they are safe, functional, and accessible for students.
- Integrating health education components into PE lessons to promote students' understanding of health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene, mental health, and the benefits of physical activity.
- Assessing students' progress and achievement in PE through various forms of assessment, such as skill demonstrations, performance tasks, fitness tests, and written assignments.
Skills & Experience:
- Must have full Australia Working Rights
- Hold VIT registration
- Hold a 4 year degree including at least 1 year teacher qualification
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Secondary PE- open to graduates
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Starting immediately in a full-time, ongoing position
- Teach PE to students in years 7-9, with opportunities to offer other subjects
- Enjoy protected planning time during school hours
- Collaborate with approachable and transparent leadership
- Salary reflective of your expertise and dedication
The School:
- Approximately 1,350 students from Foundation to Year 9
- Great facilities enhancing the teaching and learning experience and close access to community facilities a short distance away by foot
- Supportive management and smaller team structures for efficient planning and collaboration
- Plenty of opportunities for professional development
Why work with Tradewind?
The Benefits:
- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia Schueren on Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support.
