Specialist Teacher: Physical Education OR Music/Performing Arts (P-6)
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)
Applications Close: 20 November 2026
St John’s Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, vibrant, and suitably qualified Physical Education Specialist Teacher OR Music/Performing Arts Specialist Teacher to join our team for the 2027 school year. This is a part-time, fixed-term leave replacement.
<p><strong>Role Description</strong></p>
<p>The successful applicant will design and deliver an engaging, inclusive P–6 Physical Education program that promotes physical literacy, movement skills, sportsmanship, and student wellbeing across the school community. </p>
<p> OR</p>
<p>The successful applicant will inspire a love of music and performance across levels P–6, fostering creative expression, musical literacy, and confidence in all students.</p>
<p>The Specialist program runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.</p>
<p><strong>Key Criteria</strong></p>
<p><strong>The applicant will assume all teaching duties including, but not limited to, the following:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of, commitment to, and active support for the values, ethos, and mission of the Catholic school and the Catholic Church, fostering a faith-filled and supportive learning environment.</li>
<li>Expert knowledge and application of current educational research, contemporary learning theories, and the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 (Health and Physical Education OR Music/Performing Arts) to design and deliver high-quality, differentiated PE OR Music/Performing Arts programs.</li>
<li>Be committed to embedding the MACS <i>Vision for Instruction</i> and <i>Vision for Engagement</i> frameworks, utilising evidence-based, explicit teaching methodologies to maximise student outcomes.</li>
<li>High-level skills in integrating digital technologies into educational practice to enhance student learning, engagement, and digital literacy.</li>
<li>Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across the entire school community (students, staff, parents, and parish)</li>
<li>
<p>Strong commitment to fostering collaborative team processes, with the ability to initiate, plan and support school sporting events and carnivals aligned with the school’s Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan. </p>
<p>OR</p></li>
<li>Strong commitment to fostering collaborative team processes, with the ability to lead musical performances, and choir initiatives aligned with the school’s Strategic Plan and Annual Action Plan.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p>
<p>Bachelor of Education (Primary) or equivalent; </p>
<p>Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration;</p>
<p>Appropriate first aid qualifications (HLTAID003 or equivalent) are desirable; </p>
<p>Religious Education Accreditation - preferred but not essential;</p>
<p>The successful applicant must hold a strong commitment to promoting child safety, student wellbeing, and inclusive practices in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.</p>
<p>Availability - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday</p>
<p><strong>Application process:</strong></p>
<p>Please address your application to Mrs Maree Summers, Acting Principal. Applications must include a current curriculum vitae listing contact details of two professional referees and a cover letter that includes a response to the criteria.</p>