Specialist Teacher Physical Education
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Physical Education
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
16 October 2026
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
69.7
41.4 teaching · 28.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
698
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
29%
Girls vs boys
336 girls · 362 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER ROLE DESCRIPTION
Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School is a P-6 School in Wallan East. We are an established school with modern facilities which has developed an excellent reputation as a welcoming community providing quality education within a Catholic school context. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.
The Primary Physical Education Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating a high-quality, engaging and inclusive Physical Education program across Foundation to Year 6. The role supports students to develop physical literacy, confidence, teamwork, resilience and positive attitudes towards lifelong participation in physical activity.
The successful applicant will contribute positively to the school's Catholic identity and culture and work collaboratively with colleagues to support the academic, physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of every student.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
- understand and support the Catholic ethos and vision of the School, and be willing to be involved in School and Parish activities
- display a love of learning and a passion for working with young children
- possess VIT registration
- be accredited to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school (or be in the process of obtaining this)
- be familiar and comply with all requirements of Child Safety, policies and legal responsibilities concerning the safety, care and wellbeing of all students.
Those wishing to apply should then include:
- a cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- names of three refer…