Specialist Teacher: Physical Education OR Music/Performing Arts (P-6)

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 20 November 2026

St John’s Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, vibrant, and suitably qualified Physical Education Specialist Teacher OR Music/Performing Arts Specialist Teacher to join our team for the 2027 school year. This is a part-time, fixed-term leave replacement.

Role Description

The successful applicant will design and deliver an engaging, inclusive P–6 Physical Education program that promotes physical literacy, movement skills, sportsmanship, and student wellbeing across the school community.

OR

The successful applicant will inspire a love of music and performance across levels P–6, fostering creative expression, musical literacy, and confidence in all students.

The Specialist program runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Key Criteria

The applicant will assume all teaching duties including, but not limited to, the following:

- Demonstrated understanding of, commitment to, and active support for the values, ethos, and mission of the Catholic school and the Catholic Church, fostering a faith-filled and supportive learning environment.
- Expert knowledge and application of current educational research, contemporary learning theories, and the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 (Health and Physical Education OR Music/Performing Arts) to design and deliver high-quality, differentiated PE OR Music/Performing Arts programs.
- Be committed to embedding the MACS Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement frameworks, utilising evidence-based, explicit teaching methodologies to maximise student outcomes.




- High-level skills in integrating digital technologies into educational practice to enhance student learning, engagement, and digital literacy.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build positive, cooperative relationships across the entire school community (students, staff, parents, and parish)

Strong commitment to fostering collaborative team processes, with the ability to initiate, plan and support school sporting events and carnivals aligned with the school’s Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan.

OR

- Strong commitment to fostering collaborative team processes, with the ability to lead musical performances, and choir initiatives aligned with the school’s Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan.

Additional Requirements:

Bachelor of Education (Primary) or equivalent;

Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration;

Religious Education Accreditation - preferred but not essential;

The successful applicant must hold a strong commitment to promoting child safety, student wellbeing, and inclusive practices in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Availability - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

274 Students
24 TeachingStaff
12 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Our school was established in 1967 with the motto – ‘Love Is Life’. The staff at St John’s work in partnership with our parents to nurture each child’s development in a safe and friendly environment where a love of learning is fostered.We are extremely proud of our school and all of our children's achievements. St John's Primary School is a wonderful family community, where our children are supported and encouraged by a team of committed staff and parents.

No Overseas Applicants. Must have a current VIT registration.

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📌 Specialist Teacher: Physical Education Or Music/Performing Arts (Victoria)
🏢 St John'S School - Frankston East
📍 Victoria