Physical Education Teacher
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
Physical Education
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
6 November 2026
Posted 23 Oct 2026
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Year range
4-12
School staff (FTE)
199.2
138.7 teaching · 60.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,852
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
13%
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Marist College Canberra is a Congregational Catholic school for boys (Year 4-12) operating as part of ‘Marist Schools Australia’. It enjoys an excellent reputation for its pastoral care of students, academic studies, cultural and sport pursuits. The College is driven by staff who are committed to making a difference in the education of boys.
The College is looking for a Physical Education Teacher to cover a leave vacancy for Term 1, 2027. This temporary role is a full time (FTE 1.0), with the teaching load split across the Junior (Years 4-6) and Senior Schools (Years 7 -12). The candidate will be open to ongoing learning and development and have a strong knowledge of the Health and Physical Education curriculum. An understanding and experience in teaching boys would be beneficial. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and graduate teachers who are eager to embark on their teaching career.
Staff at Marist College Canberra are responsible for the promotion of an atmosphere of charity and justice within the College, as is expected in a Catholic community and to help ensure the provision of the Catholic perspective in the teaching and learning process and in all the activities of the College.
All teachers have a responsibility to develop and maintain an understanding of Catholic beliefs and those aspects of Catholic teaching that relate to their subject areas. Through their own example they provide Christian leadership for all members of the school community.
Only a person supportive of Catholic Education philosophy may be a teacher in a Catholic School. Teacher…