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Physical Education & Health Teacher (R-6)
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 25 October 2024
Cedar College is seeking an enthusiastic teacher with a repertoire of teaching techniques to teach various sports, exercises, and activities, fostering motor skills, teamwork, and fair play.
<p><strong>Cedar College is seeking an enthusiastic teacher with a repertoire of teaching techniques to teach all aspects of the Health and PE curriculum, including various sports, exercises, and activities, fostering motor skills, teamwork, and fair play. </strong></p><p><i><strong>If you're ready to make a positive impact, </strong></i><a href="mailto:employment@cedarcollege.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><i><strong>apply now!</strong></i></a></p><p> </p><p>POSITION OVERVIEW</p><ul><li><strong>Date created: </strong>08/10/2024 </li><li><strong>Position Title: </strong>Physical Education & Health Teacher</li><li><strong>Year level(s): </strong>Reception - Year 6</li><li><strong>Accountable to:</strong> The Principal/Head of Primary School</li><li><strong>Line Managers: </strong>Directors of Junior Primary & Upper Primary</li><li><strong>Commencing: </strong>22/01/2025</li><li><strong>Type: </strong>Permanent, full-time (or part-time considered)</li><li><strong>FTE equivalent:</strong> 1.0 FTE preferred but 0.8 considered</li><li><strong>FTE Salary: </strong>Commensurate with qualifications & experience </li></ul><p><br /> </p><p>DETAILS SPECIFIC TO THIS TEACHING ROLE</p><p><strong>At Cedar College, we believe that children are created in the image of God and therefore are valued as unique and capable individuals, full of potential. </strong></p><p>We encourage our students to be curious about our world, to inquire, investigate, create, and develop 21st Century skills.</p><p><strong>We value strong relationships that support a sense of belonging, and we encourage our students to collaborate while respecting and valuing the thoughts and ideas of others.</strong></p><p>The Primary School Health & PE Teacher is responsible for designing and implementing health lessons, as well as physical education programs that enhance students’ knowledge, safety, physical and emotional development, coordination, and fitness.</p><p><strong>We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher with a diverse repertoire of teaching techniques suited to both classroom and outdoor settings. </strong>The successful applicant will teach all aspects of the Health and PE curriculum, including health and safety components, as well as physical activities covering a range of sports, exercises, and games, fostering motor skills, teamwork, and fair play. This involves planning lessons that accommodate different skill levels, assessing student progress, and encouraging a positive attitude towards physical activity.</p><p>This role also includes ensuring a safe learning environment, managing equipment, and contributing to organising school sports events, such as sports days and extracurricular activities. </p><p>The teacher serves as a role model, promoting health, wellness, and an active lifestyle among young students.</p><p> </p><p>BRIEF DESCRIPTION, GENERAL TO ROLE</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong>The Primary School HPE Teacher’s key responsibility is to develop and deliver engaging PE and Health lessons, promote physical activity and wellbeing, assess student progress, organise school sports events, ensure safety, and collaborate with staff to support holistic student development.</p><p><strong>Personal Requirements: Bachelor of Primary Education or equivalent, along with a desire to implement evidence-based teaching approaches. </strong>You will need to demonstrate a sincere commitment to Jesus Christ, the philosophy of Christian Education, and be actively involved in your local church.</p><p> </p><p>QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING</p><ul><li><strong>Approved teacher education qualification, registered as a teacher in South Australia.</strong></li><li>A current Working with Children Check.</li><li>A current RRHAN-EC certificate (Responding to the Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training).</li><li>Protective Practices online course completion.</li></ul><p> </p><p>APPLICATION PROCESS</p><p>Please download the <a href="https://www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au/downloads/PID/PID-PrimaryPE-HealthTeacher-2025.pdf" rel="nofollow"><strong>Position Information Documen</strong></a><a href="https://www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au/downloads/PID/PID-PrimaryPETeacher-2024.pdf" rel="nofollow"><strong>t</strong></a> for further details and requirements. </p><p><strong>Applicants will need to complete an application form (obtainable by emailing </strong><a href="mailto:employment@cedarcollege.sa.edu.au?subject=Job%20Application%20Form%20request%20-%20Primary%20PE%20Health%20Teacher" rel="nofollow"><strong>employment@cedarcollege.sa.edu.au</strong></a><strong>) </strong>and attach a cover letter outlining their own beliefs about teaching and learning, and how they would be a valuable addition to our Primary School team at Cedar College. </p><p><strong>Applications Close: </strong>4pm, Friday October 25, 2024.</p><p><a href="https://www.cedarcollege.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><strong>Find out more about Cedar College here.</strong></a></p>