<p><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p>St Brendan's is a faith-filled and inclusive Catholic primary school located on the Mornington Peninsula. We are a vibrant and welcoming community where staff, students, and families work together in an authentic partnership to provide the very best learning and social outcomes for every child. Our school mission is to teach, nurture, support, and inspire the holistic development of each child, underpinned by our core values of Respect, Kindness, Inclusion, Endeavour, Resilience, and Personal Best.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Physical Education (PE) Teacher and Sport Coordinator to join our team on a part-time, ongoing basis. This role is a 0.4 FTE position, providing specialist PE classes and coordinating the school's sports program. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering a positive and active sports culture throughout the school community.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and deliver an engaging and innovative Physical Education curriculum for students from Foundation to Year 6.</li> <li>Coordinate all sporting activities and events, including inter-school competitions, sports carnivals (athletics, cross-country, swimming), and recreational programs.</li> <li>Oversee the maintenance and inventory of all sports equipment and facilities.</li> <li>Promote student well-being, teamwork, and sportsmanship through participation in physical activity.</li> <li>Liaise effectively with staff, students, and parents regarding the sports program.</li> <li>Provide support and supervision for staff and students involved in extra-curricular sporting activities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p> <ul> <li>Is an engaging and motivating teacher with a strong knowledge of contemporary pedagogy in Physical Education.</li> <li>Is highly organised, able to manage and administer a comprehensive school sports program.</li> <li>Demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic ethos and the values of St Brendan's.</li> <li>Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.</li> <li>Holds a valid Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.</li> <li>Has a relevant tertiary qualification in Physical Education or a related field.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>For further information or to arrange a school visit, please contact the school office on (03) 5977 7277 or email <a href="mailto:principal@sbsomerville.catholic.edu.au?subject=Physical%20Education%20%28PE%29%20Teacher%20and%20Sport%20Coordinator%20%280.4%20FTE%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@sbsomerville.catholic.edu.au</a>.</p> <p>Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of three referees.</p> <p><strong>Applications Close:</strong> Wednesday 5th November 2025</p> <p><i>St Brendan's Primary School is a child-safe school. All applicants must hold a current VIT registration and will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police History Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equity and diversity. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>