PE Teacher and Sports Coordinator

St John's Lutheran School - Portland

PORTLAND, VIC 


Primary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Physical Education

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.30 FTE)

Applications Close: 26 October 2026


St John’s Lutheran Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and engaging PE Teacher & Sports Coordinator to provide high-quality Physical Education and sporting opportunities for students from Foundation to Year 6. The position includes teaching one Physical Education lesson per class each week across Foundation to Year 6, together with coordinating the School’s sporting events, carnivals and participation in interschool sport. The role aims to develop students’ physical skills, confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship and enjoyment of being active while contributing positively to the broader life of the School.

<p>St John’s Lutheran Primary School is seeking a new team member who is an enthusiastic, dedicated teacher that strives for academic excellence. The successful teacher will be willing to support the Christian ethos (Lutheran) of the school while working in a close team environment.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;St John’s is located in the beautiful coastal town of Portland VIC. We currently have 120 students structured in Foundation to Year 6.</p> <p>We are a Christian School and believe in developing every aspect of our students. We work hard at developing confidence, resilience, creativity and positive mindsets. We also strongly believe in setting high expectations for demonstrating respect towards each other, developing a strong work ethic and driving personal best in regards to student growth.</p> <p>The successful applicant will be a positive, dynamic and creative professional who sets themselves high expectations in their work. They will be motivated and continually strive to develop themselves as a professional and work collaboratively in a team environment.</p> <p>We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>To apply for this position applicants must submit an application containing:</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter addressing the above criteria</li> <li>A resume of no more than two pages including details of 3 referees, including one who must attest to the applicant’s faith and/or ability to support the Christian ethos of the school in keeping with the School’s Statement of&nbsp;Faith.</li> <li>Applications must be submitted electronically to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:principal@stjohnsportland.vic.edu.au?subject=PE%20Teacher%20and%20Sports%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">principal@stjohnsportland.vic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<strong>COB Monday 26th October 2026.</strong></li> </ul> <p>Any enquiries regarding the position should be directed to <a href="mailto:principal@stjohnsportland.vic.edu.au?subject=PE%20Teacher%20and%20Sports%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">principal@stjohnsportland.vic.edu.au</a></p>