Physical Education Teacher and Sport Coordinator
Physical Education Teacher and Sport Coordinator
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School
Principal:Mrs Amy Burns
Enquiries:principal@gsm.vic.edu.au
Co-Principal:
Applications Close:17/11/2025
Position: Teaching
Type:Fixed Term
Hours per Week:Full-time
Galilee Classroom Teacher Role Description.pdf
Sport Coordinator Role Description 2026.pdf
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy 2023.pdf
Role Description/Criteria
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School has an enrolment of approximately 370 students and is located in the heart of South Melbourne. We have a new sporting facility with a full sized basketball stadium that opened at the end of 2024. We are seeking to appoint a Physical Education Teacher and Sports Co-Ordinator to join our School Community in 2026. We require a skilled and innovative Physical Education Teacher with a passion for teaching and learning and experience in, or knowledge of, evidence based pedagogical approaches in Physical Education.
The position is full time. Physical Education lessons for Prep to Year 6 occur on 4 days - Monday - Thursday, which includes planning time. Sports Coordination; organising and running school based sports competitions and events and interschool sport competition will occur on Fridays.
Experienced teachers of Physical Education and Sport Co-ordination or Graduate teachers with a passion for Physical Education are both welcome to apply.
The successful applicant will develop and nurture ongoing positive relationships within our School Community, communicate effectively, be willing to train and prepare students for sporting events and promote a positive school culture that incorporates shared staff values and beliefs.
As a Child Safe School, Galilee is committed to the safety and welfare of all students and complies with all aspects and legal obligations related to the standards. As such, the child Safety Code of Conduct will need to be signed on employment.
Please note, we may employ prior to Monday 17th November, 2025 if a suitable candidate applies.
Selection Criteria
Written applications should address the following selection criteria:
- Demonstrated ability to create a vibrant and inclusive Physical Education learning environment in which all students are engaged, motivated, and challenged.
- Sound knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, with the ability to deliver appropriate and differentiated programs that cater to a range of educational abilities within each class.
- Proven experience in analysing a variety of student data to identify individual learning needs and plan targeted, differentiated Physical Education programs.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a demonstrated willingness to prepare and support students for sporting events and activities.
- Commitment to working professionally, collaboratively, and enthusiastically with colleagues, students, and parents to build and maintain positive relationships within the school community.
- Ability to liaise effectively with external agencies to develop and strengthen community partnerships.
Special Requirements
- MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- Applications must include the names and contact details of three current referees, including current or most recent Principal or fourth year supervising teacher.
- Accreditation to teach Religious Education or be prepared to undertake such accreditation should the position become longer term.
- Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.
Application Procedure:
Applications should be submitted in writing and emailed to the Principal, Amy Burns, at principal@gsm.vic.edu.au by 4:00pm on Monday, 17 November 2025.
Please include a current resume, the contact details of three referees (including your current Principal or fourth-year supervising teacher), and your response to the selection criteria.
Please note: The position may be filled prior to Monday, 17 November, should a suitable candidate apply.
Application Procedure
Applications should be submitted in writing and emailed to the Principal, Amy Burns, at principal@gsm.vic.edu.au by 4:00pm on Monday 17 November 2025.
Details:
Address:301-319 Bank Street
South Melbourne
Phone:9699 2928
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