Health and Physical Education Teacher
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Physical Education
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
5 November 2026
Posted 22 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
160.5
115.9 teaching · 44.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,323
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
581 girls · 742 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Salary Range: $94,596 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: Negotiable
About St Francis Xavier College
St Francis Xavier College is a large 7 -12 comprehensive Catholic secondary school which has served the people of Canberra for nearly 50 years. We are dedicated to a learning culture of innovation and excellence and in supporting our students to become confident, curious and resilient learners, and as such have become a destination school in the Belconnen region.
About the Role
This role is for a dedicated and dynamic teacher of Health and Physical Education. The position will suit a teacher who has the ability and commitment to teach HPE from Years 7 to 12. Knowledge and experience in teaching senior years is favourable.
The Health and Physical Education faculty comprises of a highly skilled, professional, creative and dynamic team who is passionate about the HPE curriculum. In conjunction with teaching the course, the teacher is charged with keeping up to date with changes in the curriculum and developing new resources. Commitment to professional development is essential, as is excellent skills in the use of technology in the classroom. The successful applicant will have a genuine love of HPE and delight in the wonderful exploration of ideas in the classroom. As part of a vibrant team the successful applicant will contribute both professionally and collegially to the HPE team. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills will b…