Physical Education Teacher

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1452449

**Location Profile**:
Established in 2011, Wyndham Park Primary School is a vibrant learning community nestled in the heart of Werribee. Our state-of-the-art facilities, located within the Wyndham Park Precinct alongside the Wyndham Park Community Centre and Kinder, provide a nurturing environment focused on fostering strong Literacy and Numeracy skills. We adopt a holistic, trauma-informed approach to wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion, ensuring that every student thrives socially, emotionally, and cognitively. We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning, while also promoting student voice and agency.

Our diverse student body reflects a wide range of cultural backgrounds, which enriches our community. We take pride in our robust English as an Additional Language (EAL) program, supported by dedicated Multi-Cultural Educational Aides and a Community Hub Coordinator. Together, they strengthen home-school partnerships, encourage parental engagement, and ensure that families feel valued and welcomed within our school.

With an average enrollment of approximately 400 students, Wyndham Park Primary School is home to 19 classes organized into four dynamic learning communities. We implement multi-age grade structures¿Years 1/2, Years 3/4, and Years 5/6¿while our Foundation classes remain single-age to support a smooth transition from Kindergarten to Primary School. Our enriching specialist programs include Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and Spanish, all designed to inspire creativity and critical thinking.

Our team comprises highly motivated professionals, including School Leaders, Teachers, Education Support Staff, and Volunteers. Collaboratively, they work within Professional Learning Community Teams, School Improvement Teams, and Administration Teams to deliver a comprehensive educational program, enhanced by a wide range of Information Technology resources. Our primary online learning platform, Compass, serves as a vital communication tool connecting school and home.

Wyndham Park Primary School places a strong emphasis on Social and Emotional Learning through our Respectful Relationships curriculum and targeted support interventions. We follow the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework (SWPBS), enriched by our trauma-informed practices derived from the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM). Our dedicated Wellbeing Team includes an Assistant Principal, Leading Teacher, School Counsellor, Family Engagement and Support Worker, Speech Pathologist, and Social Worker, alongside external allied health professionals. Together, we offer comprehensive physical and mental health support through our Paediatric Outreach Program, benefitting both students and the wider community.

Our mission is to create invigorating and inspiring classroom environments where students eagerly engage in their learning journey. We aspire for our students to see themselves as lifelong learners, developing a genuine love for the process of learning and making it uniquely their own.

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

**SC2** Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

**SC3** Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

**SC4** Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

**SC5** Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

**Role**:
The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges
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