About Us

St Francis of Assisi School is a vibrant and supportive Catholic community dedicated to ensuring every child is seen, heard, and valued. From Reception to Year 6, we nurture each child’s full potential in a setting that blends faith, learning, and care. Empowered by Hope, Inspired by Curiosity, we strive to cultivate a culture of belonging, creativity, and service grounded in the Franciscan spirit of gentleness, simplicity, and joy.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Physical Education teacher to join our community in 2027. This 0.2 FTE position offers the prospect to deliver engaging and inclusive Physical Education lessons that develop students’ movement skills, teamwork and confidence. The successful candidate will foster positive attitudes towards physical activity, encouraging participation, sportsmanship and a lifelong appreciation of health and wellbeing. There may also be opportunities for additional teaching hours for candidates interested in combining this position with a part-time classroom teaching role.

Position Information Document: https://www.sfoa.catholic.edu.au/files/27135/Teacher_PID.pdf

Key Responsibilities

- Contribute to the Catholic Identity and Franciscan charism of the school.
- Plan and deliver engaging and inclusive Physical Education lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
- Develop students' fundamental movement skills, physical confidence, teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages participation, personal growth and a love of physical activity.
- Use effective assessment strategies to monitor and celebrate student progress.
- Collaborate with colleagues and the wider school community to promote physical activity, health and wellbeing.

About You

You are an energetic,



values-driven educator who believes in the importance of physical activity in supporting student learning, confidence and wellbeing. You will bring:
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary pedagogies in Physical Education.
- A commitment to inclusive, student-centred learning that encourages participation and success for all students.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
- A genuine enthusiasm for Catholic education and alignment with Franciscan values.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to provide copies of their:
- Current Teacher Registration
- Current DHS Working with Children Check
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) certificate
- HLTAID012 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
- Qualifications/transcripts

This position would suit both early-career and experienced teachers who are passionate about inspiring young people to be active, confident and engaged learners.

How to Apply

Please follow the link to apply via the school website: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-AU/cces/STFRANCISOFASSISI

Please include in your application

- Cover Letter (2 pages maximum) outlining the following:
- Experience relevant to the role
- What has motivated you to apply
- What do you hope to contribute to the school community

- Resume (3 pages maximum) including the names of three current referees, one of whom needs to be your current or most recent employer.
- Applicant Declaration Form

Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.

Direct Applications to

Mr. Scott March, Principal

It is required that a CESA Employment Declaration be completed and submitted with your application.

📌 Teacher - Primary - Physical Education (Adelaide)
🏢 Catholic Education South Australia
📍 Adelaide