St Padre Pio Catholic Primary School is seeking a passionate Physical Education Teacher (0.5 FTE) to join our emerging staff team in ****. This is an exciting opportunity to establish an engaging PE program, promote student wellbeing and physical literacy, and help shape the culture of our current Catholic primary school.
Physical Education Teacher (0.5 FTE)
St Padre Pio Catholic Primary School – ****
St Padre Pio Catholic Primary School is excited to invite applications for a passionate and energeticPhysical Education Teacher (0.5 FTE)to join our staff team. This role will commence on27 January ****.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture, traditions, and sporting identity of a brand-new Catholic primary school. We are seeking an educator who is committed to fostering a love of physical activity, promoting student wellbeing, and creating engaging learning experiences that inspire every child to participate, challenge themselves, and thrive.
About the Role:
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to establish a high-quality specialist program that develops students' physical literacy, confidence, teamwork, resilience, and healthy lifestyle habits from the very beginning of their schooling.
Working closely with staff and leadership, you will play an important role in building a positive and inclusive school culture where every student feels encouraged to participate and achieve success.
Our specialist program is anticipated to operate acrossTuesday, WednesdayandThursdayin ****, with opportunities for the program to grow as the school expands.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver engaging Physical Education lessons aligned with the Victorian Curriculum.
Develop students' fundamental movement skills, physical literacy, teamwork, and sportsmanship through inclusive and enjoyable learning experiences.
Promote positive attitudes towards health, wellbeing, physical activity, and lifelong participation in sport.
Differentiate teaching to meet the diverse needs of all learners.




Coordinate and support whole-school sporting events, clinics, and participation in interschool sporting opportunities as the school grows.
Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Contribute enthusiastically to the development of our vibrant Catholic school community.

About You:
You are an enthusiastic educator who:
Holds current VIT registration.
Has qualifications and/or experience teaching Physical Education.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of the Victorian Curriculum.
Creates positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environments.
Has excellent communication and classroom management skills.
Is committed to student wellbeing, child safety, and the Catholic values of our school.
Enjoys working collaboratively and embraces the opportunity to help establish a new school community.

We Offer:
The exciting opportunity to help establish the Physical Education program in a brand-new Catholic primary school.
A supportive, collaborative, and welcoming leadership team.
Opportunities for ongoing professional learning and leadership as the school grows.
Modern facilities and the chance to shape traditions, sporting events, and whole-school wellbeing initiatives.
A positive and faith-filled community committed to the success of every child.

How to Apply:
Please forward yourCover LetterandResumeto:
Daniel Bermingham
Principal
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St Padre Pio Catholic Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. The successful applicant will be subject to child safety screening, including current VIT registration and referee checks.
St Padre Pio Catholic Primary School is a recent F–6 primary school located in Thornhill Park. The school is in a new and progressive built-up urban area in a major growth corridor of the western suburbs of Melbourne. We are a unique and inclusive Catholic primary school inspired by the legacy and values of St Padre Pio. We support local families by fostering a lifelong love of learning, kindness, and spiritual reflection, nurturing the academic development and spiritual journey of every child.

📌 Physical Education Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 School
📍 Melbourne