Job Description
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Primary/Secondary PE teacher at a cutting-edge Independent School in Melton, situated in Melbourne's South East. This is a permanent position focused on instructing students from years 6-10, within state-of-the-art facilities. The school, recognized as one of the largest and globally renowned independent institutions, boasts a student body of over 9000 across 125 campuses worldwide. The Berwick Campus, is housed in a modern facility, serving not only local students but also those overseas. The campus features dedicated learning spaces for both Primary and Secondary education, currently accommodating 225 students onsite.
Key duties:
- Design and implement a curriculum that encourages physical fitness, motor skills development, and overall health within the Victorian Curriculum
- Lead students in various physical activities, sports, and exercises to enhance their cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and coordination
- Provide guidance and constructive feedback to help students improve their individual and team-based skills
- Instil values of sportsmanship, fair play, and teamwork through organized sports and group activities
- Use various assessment methods to gauge individual and group performance, providing feedback for improvement
- Create an inclusive environment that accommodates students with different abilities and learning styles.
- Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring everyone can participate and experience success
- Ensure a safe and secure environment during physical activities, implementing proper safety protocols
Skills & Experience:
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Maintain a valid and up-to-date VIT registration
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Primary students
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Part time role commencing Term 2, 2024
- Teaching students in years 3-10
- Very competitive remuneration and employment benefits.
- Great work-life balance - no after school or weekend sport/cultural activities.
- Small school communities and class sizes with larger organisational resources.
- Dedicated Teacher Academy for professional learning.
- High academic performance culture with exceptional student outcomes.
The School:
- Pioneering technology, in technology-empowered learning spaces.
- A commitment to providing a safe and caring working and learning environment with a strong focus on wellbeing.
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Approachable management team and smaller team structures
- Well respected school with a truly global focus
- Collaborative planning model with professional development opportunities
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-caliber 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
Alternatively, email your interest and resume to
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact the Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
