HPE Teacher - Primary

• Employer of Choice in Education for 2025
• Excellent resources and collaborative team
• Term 4, Fixed-Term - Long Service Leave

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and engaging Primary HPE Teacher to join the Health and Physical Education Faculty at Sheldon College for a Term 4 Long Service Leave cover.

Working within a dynamic team of dedicated educators, you will deliver high-quality Health and Physical Education programs that inspire students to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead active, healthy lifestyles. You will create engaging and differentiated learning experiences that promote participation, wellbeing and lifelong learning. While the role has a primary focus, the successful applicant may be required to teach Health and Physical Education across Prep to Year 10.

This role includes responsibility for student safety and wellbeing, requiring compliance with the College's Child Safe Standards, policies and procedures, and all relevant legislative and duty of care obligations.

This is a full-time fixed-term opportunity for Term 4, 2026, providing Long Service Leave cover.

Why work at Sheldon College?

Sheldon College has proudly been named an Employer of Choice in Education for 2025 - a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding and dynamic workplace. We believe that People Make the Difference, and we invest in our staff through industry-leading benefits that promote Financial, Health and Wellbeing, Social, Family and Professional Growth.

Our benefits include:

• Above Award remuneration
• Salary Sacrifice and Superannuation Co-Contribution
• College-paid Parental Leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Corporate discounts including Health Insurance and Optometry
• Employee fee discounts at our on-site Early Learning Centre and Prep–12 College
• Coffee & Cake Days each term, with regular team BBQs and lunches
• Staffroom essentials: bread, raisin toast, condiments, tea, coffee and milk
• Funded Professional Development with supported release time
• Subsidised Staff Study and Scholarship Program

Join a team where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and your professional journey is nurtured.

About You

• Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications in Health and Physical Education and Primary Education
• Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging Health and Physical Education programs aligned with ACARA and QCAA
• Passion for quality teaching and learning with the ability to foster strong student engagement and academic achievement
• Ability to differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs
• Experience incorporating innovative teaching practices and digital technologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• Collaborative approach with a willingness to contribute to a high-performing team
• High standards of professionalism, integrity and reflective practice
• Warm, enthusiastic and student-centred approach

Child Safety and Wellbeing

• Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration
• Commitment to upholding child safety, student wellbeing, duty of care and appropriate professional conduct within a school environment
• Ability to comply with and uphold the College's Child Safety and Wellbeing policies, procedures and Staff Code of Conduct
• Ability to create and maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students
• Completion of mandatory Child Protection, Student Safety and Wellbeing and mandatory reporting training (or willingness to complete prior to commencement)
• Responsibility for identifying, responding to and reporting student safety and wellbeing concerns in accordance with legislative requirements and College policies

About Us

Sheldon College is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational College situated in Redland City, catering for students from 15 months of age through to Year 12. We provide a first-class curriculum in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas with access to state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, resource centres and studios, as well as cultural, performing arts and sporting facilities.

Our staff are our most valuable investment. Every member of our team plays a key role in delivering excellence in education. We deliver on our commitment to provide outstanding education in a safe, secure learning environment, underpinned by our philosophy of Love, Laughter and Learning.

Child Safety and Wellbeing

Sheldon College has a zero-tolerance approach to any behaviours that compromise student safety and wellbeing, including child abuse. The College prescribes to the Universal Principle that all children have the right to feel safe, respected, and heard, protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect in a culturally safe environment.

All staff are required to uphold the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing framework, including the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Staff Code of Conduct, and Raising and Responding to Concerns Policy. It is an inherent requirement of all staff members’ employment to meet mandatory reporting obligations. Staff must apply a culturally sensitive and trauma informed approach in all Child Wellbeing related activities and Child Safety investigations across all areas of the College.

Successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and will be required to complete all mandatory training and compliance requirements prior to undertaking duties.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.

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