Classroom Teacher - Years 7 to 9 Physical Education

Inspire and support student learning through engaging lessons, collaboration, and commitment to student growth within the College community.

About the position

St Francis Xavier College is seeking student-centred, dedicated, and courageous professionals to collaborate with and inspire student growth and achievement.

Our work is guided by our College Game Plan, which prioritises:

• Catholic Identity - orientating towards Christ
• Differentiation - enabling growth for all
• Positive Learning Partnerships - building stronger relationships
• Wellbeing for Learning - teaching the skills of wellbeing

For commencement in 2026, we are looking for a Year 7 to 9 Physical Education teacher at our Officer campus.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to follow Child Safety requirements
• Ability to contribute to the Catholic identity of the College
• Ability to teach Religious Education
• Ability to design and facilitate a highly differentiated learning program for students
• Ability to implement the Positive Learning Partnerships Program
• Ability to support and realise the positive education culture of the College
• Potential for future leadership
• Hold a Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration

Why work at St Francis Xavier College?

We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.

Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing with employee benefits that includes:

• Free onsite parking
• Fully subsided access to EC by Go1 Learning Portal providing access to the most comprehensive learning and development library
• Access to internal and external training opportunities
• Funded membership to professional or industry associations
• Generous internal and external Professional Learning opportunities
• Extensive leadership opportunities
• 12% Superannuation
• Professional learning
• Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Time In Lieu
• No extras for teachers
• Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year
• 16 weeks of paid Parental Leave and 4 weeks of paid Partner Leave
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Generous leave entitlements including a paid flexible leave day per school year
• All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling
• Onsite canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses
• Social and wellbeing events organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, weekly morning teas
• Allocation of an Induction Buddy for new staff

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic college with three campuses, offering numerous teaching and leadership opportunities.

The Campuses are easily accessed via several major freeways – only 20 minutes from Springvale Road on the M1.

We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.

The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).

St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic community that is educative and supportive of the whole person. We have a clear purpose: the individuals’ development of competence, conscience and compassion formed in the Christian tradition in light of the Scriptures; one who is guided by a sense of Christian faith, hope and love who will be of service to the world. We recognise God’s presence in our lives by being a living witness to Jesus, celebrating and pursuing excellence and by living courageously with optimism and respect for the dignity of all.

St Francis Xavier College prides itself on providing all staff with an inclusive, engaging and supportive workplace. The College has a contemporary approach to wellbeing fostering an environment for professional and personal growth. We are seeking student-centred, achievement-focused professionals, able to support and inspire young people. We are proud to have a diverse team of staff ranging from graduates to those well experienced.

The College offers a wide range of opportunities for leadership, an ICT rich environment, opportunities to be involved in social justice outreach, domestic and international student study tours and a range of staff social events.

Applications close Friday, 7 November 2025 at 5:00 pm.

Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.

Successful applicants will demonstrate commitment to Catholic education and the safety and wellbeing of children.

The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.