Primary Pe Teacher

Position Description
**Physical Education Teacher**

**Position Title **Physical Education Teacher

**Reports To **Principal/Head of Primary

**College Objective **At Geelong Lutheran College it is expected that each staff member will support the

Christian ethos of the schools. A good example for Christian living is to be given to
children and parents by words and actions.

The Christian Education environment we offer depends largely on the maturity and
professionalism of all staff. Therefore, it is expected that all staff members co-operate
fully with the Head of College, Principal, Heads of School, other staff and the College
Council in adhering to the policies, teachings and fostering the ethos, culture and
traditions of Geelong Lutheran College.

Staff are expected to support the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College and to
demonstrate courtesy, co-operation and teamwork with fellow members of staff.

**Position Overview **Teachers have a pivotal role (i) contributing to the development of the College as a
faith community, (ii) collaborating in the promotion of Geelong Lutheran College as a
centre of excellent teaching and learning, and (iii) contributing to the effective
administration of the College.

In this position, the Physical Education teacher will provide support to the Principal,
Head of Primary, the classroom teachers and the students in the delivery of the
Physical Education program at St John’s Newtown.

**Duties and 1. Teaching and Learning**
**Responsibilities **- Identify the physical education needs of the College and provide for the
- range of student abilities within the class.- Prepare long and short-term written course outlines in line with College
- policy, having considered the needs of all the children.- Ensure that all aspects of the physical education curriculum are covered
- for the College.- Be responsible for the purchase of suitable resources within the budget
- allocated and as directed by the Principal.- Be aware of the range and uses of physical education resources

throughout the College and have relevant materials available and easily
accessible to cater for the needs of the students.
- Evaluate planning regularly and systematically and modify planning in the

light of experience.
- Prepare a well-balanced, flexible timetable.
- Organise time effectively and efficiently in order to fulfil responsibilities as
- a specialist teacher.- Assist in preparing for whole school events such as Athletic days, Cross

Country events, Swimming Carnivals and Interschool Sport.
- Provide opportunities for the spiritual, cultural, physical and social

development of students through appropriate activities.
**2. Organisation**:

- The grouping of students should be flexible and dependent on

curricular needs, physical restrictions and the ability and interests of
the children.
- Ensure that resources are maintained and that any damaged

equipment is repaired/replaced
- Manage time and resources effectively

**3. Assessment and Reporting**:

- Ensure that rigorous assessment reflects each students learning

journey
- Provide appropriate and timely feedback and feedforward
- Provide effective reports in terms 2 and 4
- Communicate with parents to support students learning
- Maintain high academic standards

**4. Pastoral Care**:

- Develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships with
- students- Work closely with wellbeing and adaptive education coordinators to
- ensure effective social, emotional and academic learning- Support positive student behaviour and interactions
- Exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects College values

**5. Relationships**:

- Develop positive relationships with the College community- Develop supportive and collaborative relationships with Head of
- Primary, Principal and Head of College- Work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff
- Develop positive and supportive relationships with the parents,

guardians and care givers
**6. Professionalism**:

- Ensure personal presentation reflects the Ethos of the College
- Maintain personal and professional development opportunities
- Care for and take responsibility for any student within our College
- community as required- Attend Parent Information Evenings, Open Days, and 3 way interviews
- and other events as required- Attend staff meetings and staff devotions
- Participate in policy reviews

**Selection Criteria** _These selection criteria will form the basis to assess applicants for short-listing and _
- determine the successful Teacher. _

**PERSONAL QUALITIES**
**_ _**:

- Demonstrated commitment to the Christian ethos of Geelong Lutheran College- Accreditation and Training Requirements: (1) Meet or be able to meet the

requirements of teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, (ii)
Either accreditation as a teacher within Lutheran Schools **or** a commitment to
complete the level of accreditation required according to current LEA staffing
policy, (iii) Curre