<p><strong><u>Role Description</u></strong></p> <p>The Physical Education Teacher is responsible for delivering a high-quality, inclusive and sequential Physical Education program from Foundation to Year 6. The role promotes students’ physical literacy, skill development, teamwork, and enjoyment of physical activity within a safe and supportive Catholic learning environment.</p> <p>The teacher also coordinates the school’s sport and interschool sport programs, including event organisation, administration, record keeping, and liaison with district and regional sporting bodies. This position plays a key role in fostering school spirit, participation, and wellbeing through sport and physical activity.</p> <p><strong>Key Areas of Responsibility</strong></p> <p><strong>Teaching and Learning</strong></p> <ul> <li>Plan and implement Physical Education programs aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 – Movement and Physical Activity strand</li> <li>Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that build fundamental movement skills, coordination, fitness, and cooperative play.</li> <li>Differentiate instruction to cater for diverse learning needs and abilities.<br> Use inclusive and contemporary teaching strategies to promote active participation and confidence.</li> <li>Assess and report student achievement against curriculum standards and provide meaningful feedback.</li> <li>Promote school spirit, teamwork and positive sportsmanship.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Sport and Event Coordination</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate all school-based and interschool sport programs, teams and events.</li> <li>Organise and oversee school carnivals such as athletics, swimming and cross-country.</li> <li>Liaise with district and regional sports associations, attending required meetings and forums.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Selection and Capability Profile</strong></p> <p><strong>Essential Capabilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.</li> <li>Expertise in teaching Physical Education at the primary level, aligned with the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate school and interschool sport programs.</li> <li>Strong organisational and administrative skills, including maintaining accurate records and schedules.</li> <li>Capacity to apply for and manage sports grants and program budgets.</li> <li>Effective communication and collaboration skills with students, colleagues, parents and external partners.</li> <li>Commitment to child safety and Catholic school values.</li> <li>Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School (or willingness to obtain).</li> <li>Experience in sports coaching, officiating or school sport management would be advantageous</li> <li>ICT proficiency for program administration and communication.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Child Safety and Wellbeing</strong></p> <p>The Physical Education Teacher must uphold the school’s unwavering commitment to child safety and wellbeing by complying with the&nbsp;<strong>MACS Child Safety Policy</strong>, the&nbsp;<strong>Victorian Child Safe Standards</strong>, and all school-based policies and procedures related to student protection and duty of care.</p>