Health and PE Teacher

• St Catherine's School
• Toorak VIC, Australia

Full time

Teachers - Secondary

Job Description

About the Role

As we continue to build upon our success, an exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Health and PE Teacher, to join our school community for the 2026 academic year.

This full-time fixed term role and reports into the Head of Health and PE. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering an engaging and innovative Health and PE curriculum in the Senior School.

To be successful in this opportunity you will require:

• Current VIT Registration.
• Previous experience teaching Health and PE.
• A current knowledge of Australian Curriculum imperatives as they impact on Health and PE.
• Proven VCE performance and outcomes.
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and willingness to embrace the St Catherine’s Teaching for Thinking culture.
• Well-developed classroom management strategies which enhance student engagement and outcomes.
• An active supporter of and contributor to a collegial work environment.
• Demonstrated innovative use of ICT to enrich learning.
• Willingness to uphold the ethos and values of the School at all times.

Why work for us?

• Fantastic opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school in Toorak.
• Integrated professional learning teams with learning coaches.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Access to professional development.
• Onsite parking available and close to public transport.
• Onsite café and use of gym and swimming pool facilities.

Want to find out more?

To view the position description, or to apply visit https://www.stcatherines.net.au/about-us/employment/.

Applicants will be requested to upload:

• a letter of introduction addressed to the Principal indicating your preference for full time or part time employment, and
• a resume.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Human Resources via hr@stcatherines.net.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications will close Thursday 20 November at 5pm, however earlier applications are encouraged as interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

St Catherine’s School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children by providing a child safe environment. Our students feel safe and empowered as we support and respect all members of the St Catherine’s community. This includes the safety and wellbeing of our students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds along with students with a disability.

Applicants will be subject to the relevant child protection screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and associated policies available on the School’s website.

St Catherine's School

As a leading girls' school in Australia, St Catherine's School is committed to nurturing and empowering independent and globally responsive young women, enabling them to approach all their endeavours with confidence, wisdom and integrity.

Our 2021 VCE results were outstanding and rank St Catherine's School as the number one girls' school in Victoria. The continued growth in our VCE results over the past 4 years are indicative of our exceptional teachers, and the outstanding academic care our staff provide to every student.

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