Physical Education Teacher - Junior School

St Leonards College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12. 

St Leonards is committed to providing a challenging, enriching, and collaborative learning community, which empowers individuals to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens to enable education for life.

The College offers both the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). 

About the Role 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experienced Physical Education Teacher to join our College community on a full time, ongoing basis in Term 3, 2025.

This role will be responsible for teaching Physical Education across years Prep to 4 in a collaborative and progressive environment. 

To be successful in this opportunity you will require: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Education.

• Current VIT Registration.

• A current knowledge of Australian Primary Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in relation to teaching Physical Education.

• Previous experience teaching Physical Education in a Primary Independent School setting (preferred).

• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and innovative use of ICT in the classroom to enrich learning.

• Well-developed classroom management strategies which enhance student engagement and outcomes.

• Be an active contributor to a collegial work environment.

• Willingness to uphold the ethos and values of the College.

Want to find out more? 

To view the position description or to apply, visit St Leonards College Job Listing 

Applicants will be requested to upload: 

• a letter of introduction addressed to the Principal, including your preference for a full time or part time role; and 

• a resume, including at least two professional referees.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the People and Culture Team via ***************@stleonards.vic.edu.au or phone 9909 9528 for a confidential discussion.

Applications will close Wednesday, 2 July 2025; however, early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date. 

St Leonards College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the protection of all children from all forms of child abuse. In this context, the College implements a comprehensive Child Protection Program across the entire College community. In line with the requirements under Ministerial Order 1359, mandatory training relating to Child Safety must be completed upon commencement with the College. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the Colleges Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety and Wellbeing Code of Conduct, Child Safety and Wellbeing Complaints and Concerns Procedure, Child Safety and Wellbeing Response and Reporting Procedure and associated policies available on the College website.