Physical Education Teacher (Secondary) - Aberfeldie, Melbourne, Australia

Salary: AUD 79,589 - AUD 118,063 per annum + 12% super

Employment Type: Full-time / Fixed Term (13th July – 18th September 2026)

Opening paragraph

Tradewind Australia is proud to partner with a well-regarded secondary school in Essendon to recruit a Health and PE Teacher. This is a full-time Term 3 contract role supporting a busy, student-focused campus and includes a home room component.

If you’re a passionate educator looking for a meaningful short-term prospect where you can build strong relationships and make an immediate impact, this could be the perfect fit.

About the School

This school is known for its strong community culture, high expectations and a genuine commitment to student wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively and share a consistent approach to learning, behaviour and pastoral care. You’ll be joining a supportive team that values professionalism, consistency and positive student engagement.

About the Role

You’ll deliver engaging Physical Education programs across the secondary years, creating lessons that build confidence, participation and lifelong wellbeing habits. The role also includes home room responsibilities, supporting students with day-to-day connection, routines and pastoral care.

This position suits a teacher who can step in quickly, build rapport, and contribute positively to a structured team environment.

- Full-time fixed-term opportunity across Term 3
- Supportive, well-established secondary setting with clear routines and expectations
- Solid focus on student wellbeing and positive engagement
- Opportunity to take on home room and make a real pastoral impact




- Collaborative team environment with shared resources and planning support

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons aligned with the Victorian Curriculum
- Create inclusive learning environments that support participation and confidence
- Build strong relationships with students through consistent classroom and yard presence
- Undertake home room responsibilities, supporting student wellbeing and routines
- Assess student progress and provide clear, timely feedback
- Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to team planning and school initiatives

You Will Have

- Relevant teaching qualification (secondary)
- Current or pending VIT registration
- Experience teaching Health and Physical Education (or robust placement experience)
- Strong behaviour management and the ability to establish routines quickly
- Confident communication with students, colleagues and families
- Commitment to child safety, student wellbeing and inclusive practice

Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and Working with Children Check and further compliance requests pending the organisation's requirements.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" to submit your application. For more information about this position, contact Meg McLaughlin from our Education Permanent Team on or

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