Health and Physical Education Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 28 August 2026

Eastside Lutheran College is seeking a passionate Health & Physical Education Teacher to support our students on a full-time contract from 19 October 2026 until 10 July 2027

Eastside Lutheran College is a vibrant Kindergarten to Year 10 learning community located in Warrane, Tasmania. Guided by our Free to Flourish values, we are committed to creating learning environments where students and staff feel safe, valued and empowered to grow. Our collaborative and dedicated staff strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and within the wider community.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Health and Physical Education Teacher to join our team in a maximum-term position for approximately 9 months, covering a period of parental leave. While the role will primarily involve teaching Health and Physical Education within our Primary School, the successful applicant will also have the opportunity to work with students in the Secondary School as required.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is committed to inspiring students to develop lifelong habits of health, wellbeing and physical activity. The successful applicant will deliver engaging and contemporary Health and Physical Education programs that encourage participation, resilience, teamwork and personal growth.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver Health and Physical Education programs for the Primary School.
• Foster positive student engagement and wellbeing.
• Create safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the College.

Leadership Opportunity

For the right candidate, there may also be an opportunity to undertake the role of Learning Area Coordinator - Health and Physical Education, providing leadership and support within the Learning Area and contributing to the ongoing development of curriculum, teaching practice and student outcomes.

About You

You will:

• Hold current teacher registration in Tasmania.
• Demonstrate a passion for Health and Physical Education.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Be committed to student wellbeing and holistic development.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Support the Christian ethos and values of Eastside Lutheran College.

Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to employment screening.

Eastside Lutheran College

HOBART, TAS

http://www.elc.tas.edu.au
Principal: Stephen Illingworth
Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

293 Students
37 Teaching Staff
36 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Eastside Lutheran College is a K - 10, co-educational College in Hobart, Tasmania, directed by Lutheran Education Vic, NSW, Tas (LEVNT). ELC is a dynamic learning community of around 293 students. The College is known for its strong pastoral care and commitment to educating the whole child, spiritually, physically and academically.

We strive to provide an education of excellence and to recruit highly qualified and committed teachers with an active Christian faith.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following to employment@elc.tas.edu.au:

• A cover letter outlining why you are the right fit for Eastside
• A current CV outlining your qualifications and experience
• Registration with the Teachers Registration Board (TRB)

Receipt of applications will be acknowledged. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.