TEMPORARY TEACHER - MOUNT GAMBIER HS - PHYSICAL EDUCATION / SPECIALIST SPORTS COACHING

TEMPORARY TEACHER - MOUNT GAMBIER HS - PHYSICAL EDUCATION / SPECIALIST SPORTS COACHING

Position No: 2026-0784-TCH-B-0-26

Applications Close: 20/11/2025 11:30 PM

Position Descriptor: Nestled in the vibrant community of Mount Gambier on the breathtaking Limestone Coast, Mount Gambier High School is committed to academic excellence and fostering lifelong learning. Guided by our values of Respect, Achievement, and Diversity, we strive to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.

With a proud history dating back to 1907, Mount Gambier High School embraces tradition while preparing students for the future. Offering a broad curriculum, including SACE and vocational opportunities, we focus on developing critical thinkers, adaptive learners, and active contributors to society. Collaboration and innovation are central to our approach, ensuring students are equipped for an ever-changing world.

Position Overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Secondary Physical Education/ Specialist Sports Teacher (Basketball) to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping engaging and inclusive learning experiences while fostering a positive and respectful school culture. Working collaboratively, you will inspire students to achieve their best and support them in becoming confident, capable learners and leaders in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons aligned with the South Australian Curriculum or SACE.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment that promotes engagement and achievement.
• Use data-informed strategies to support all learners' individual needs.
• Manage classroom behaviour in alignment with school policies based on mutual respect and clear expectations.
• Actively collaborate with colleagues to refine and share best practices.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and the broader school community.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to school improvement initiatives.

What We Offer:

• A rich educational environment with a strong focus on equity and inclusion.
• Career development through mentoring, training, and collaborative practices.
• Opportunities to engage with a wider community and local partnerships.
• A school culture that values student achievement, wellbeing, and diversity.
• Engagement with modern learning spaces and technological resources.

Apply today by submitting your resume and answering the below questions in an application response:

1. Provide an example of when you have actively created working relationships that have resulted in you connecting with your colleagues, sharing practices, and learning from one another to support your learners to thrive.
2. Explain a time where you have empowered your learners, giving them agency to shape a learning experience. What was the outcome?
3. Describe a time where evaluation of your teaching has led to a change in your teaching practice?

In addition to the salary, other financial incentives may apply depending on the site location: www.education.sa.gov.au/countryteaching

Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

• Site: Mount Gambier High School
• Local Partnership: Blue Lake
• Tenure: 22/01/2026 to 21/01/2027
• Fraction of time: 1.0
• Subject: Physical Education to Year 10
• Skill: Specialist Sports Coaching to Year 11
• Related Expertise: Specialist Basketball Teacher
• Conditions: $82,496 - $119,647 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions
• School Website: http://www.mghs.sa.edu.au
• Eligibility and Application Instructions We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.