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Health and Physical Education Teacher
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Physical Education
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
23 August 2026
About Merici College
992
Total students
75.8
Teaching FTE
27.4
Non-teaching FTE
1,138
ICSEA value
93rd percentile · Higher SES
13%
EAL/D Background
1%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Salary Range: $85,694 to $141,638 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: January 2027, Term One
About Merici College
At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. As an all-girls school for Years 7 to 12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11 to 12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7 to 10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially.
About the Role
As a Health and Physical Education Teacher, you will join a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to fostering a love of fitness, teamwork, and overall well-being in our students. By designing high-energy, engaging activities and incorporating a wide variety of physical challenges alongside meaningful health education, you will inspire students to stay active, build confidence, and develop lifelong healthy habits. Through regular, personalised assessments and constructive feedback, you'll guide each student in setting and reaching their own fitness and wellbeing goals, fostering a strong sense of achievement …