PE Teacher

PE Teacher (covering Maternity Leave) Position Type Teaching Commence Date 19 Jan 2026 Employment Status Fixed Term / Contract FTE/Hours per week 0.4FTE Subject(s)/Grade PE / Teaching Role Details This is an exciting opportunity to join the dedicated team at St Joseph’s School Tranmere  We are looking to employ a PE teacher for 2 days per week covering maternity leave. We invite you to apply if you are passionate about sports education, self-motivated and possess strong organisational skills to work in an engaging and dynamic learning environment. This position would also suit an existing part time teacher who is looking for an additional PE teaching position. Your Responsibilities Our Physical Education teacher plays a vital role in ensuring that St Joseph’s School Tranmere provides and delivers an engaging and dynamic curriculum, which allows all students opportunities for success. The PE teacher is responsible for the provision of the learning program and curriculum within this area; along with all other responsibilities such as working with our PE Administrator to organise Out of School Hours Sports, school Sports Academies, inter-school sports carnivals and school sports day. You will: Apply curriculum knowledge and teaching methods which facilitate successful learning Respond to learner’s needs Develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships Provide a balanced and challenging program relevant to the needs of the students (including developing Individual Learning Plans, as appropriate) Assess, record and report learner achievement using required programs and systems Establish structures and processes to achieve a productive learning environment Employ behaviour management strategies which ensure a safe, orderly and successful learning environment About You You will:               Have a commitment to uphold and contribute to the Catholic ethos, values and policies of St Joseph’s Tranmere Confidently develop and implement a high-quality Physical Education learning program for all learners, Reception to Year 6 Share a deep knowledge and understanding of contemporary, innovative and inclusive pedagogies to ensure all children have access to a high-quality PE program that is focused on learner engagement Demonstrate comprehensive administrative skills to organise school sport, carnivals and school sports day. Demonstrate the use of rich assessment and reporting strategies to communicate student learning to staff and parents Possess highly effective communication and interpersonal skills in developing positive and collaborative relationships with learners, colleagues, parents and the broader community Employ behaviour management strategies which ensure a safe, orderly and successful learning environment About Us St Joseph’s School Tranmere is a connected, community focused co-educational R-6 Catholic School offering a caring, values-based education in the Josephite tradition Located in the heart of the eastern suburbs, less than 8kms from the CBD, our school has a beautiful environment, age-appropriate play areas and undercover learning spaces. Our modern facilities include fully air-conditioned classrooms, a multi-purpose hall and full-sized sports courts.  Our school values are:- We are Kind, We are Respectful and We are Learners. Why Join Us? What we can offer:      Work alongside friendly, supportive and skilled Educators Ongoing professional development opportunities Dedicated additional admin release time A collaborative and friendly school environment Are you following us on LinkedIn & Facebook? View Privacy Statement Catholic Education South Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.