Specialist Teacher: Physical Education OR Music/Performing Arts (P-6)

St John's School - Frankston East (see more jobs from this school)

FRANKSTON EAST, VIC 


Primary Teacher

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.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;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. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</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;&nbsp;</p> <p>Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration;</p> <p>Appropriate first aid qualifications (HLTAID003 or equivalent) are desirable;&nbsp;</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 &amp; 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>
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<p>Please address your application to Mrs Maree Summers, Acting Principal. It must include a current curriculum vitae listing the contact details of two professional referees, including the last principal you worked for, and a cover letter that responds to the criteria.</p> <p>No Overseas Applicants. Must have a current VIT registration.</p>