Health and Physical Education Teacher

Salary Range
: $82,796 to $136,848 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.

Employment Status:
Full-time

Eligibility
: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date
: Negotiable

About St Francis Xavier College
St Francis Xavier College is a large co-educational Year 7-12 Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn with an outstanding reputation for leading excellence in education in the ACT. The College is committed to equity of access to, and sustained delivery of quality education for all students, maintaining a diverse representation of the broader community. Teachers in the College are expert practitioners in the design and delivery of the Australian Curriculum and ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) courses. Teachers continuously attend professional learning and effectively utilise technology in the classroom. The College carries an outstanding reputation of leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, attracting and teaching 1,350 students.

About The Role
This role is for a dedicated and dynamic teacher of Health and Physical Education (HPE). The position will suit a teacher who has the ability and commitment to teach HPE from Years 7 to 12. Knowledge and experience in teaching senior years is favourable. The HPE faculty is a highly skilled, professional, creative and dynamic team who is passionate about the HPE curriculum. In conjunction with teaching the course, the teacher is charged with keeping up to date with changes in the curriculum and developing new resources. Commitment to professional development is essential, as is excellent skills in the use of technology in the classroom.

The successful applicant will have a genuine love of HPE and delight in the wonderful exploration of ideas in the classroom. As part of a vibrant team the successful applicant will contribute both professionally and collegially to the HPE team. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills will be important, as well as a commitment to enhance learning in all facets of the HPE curriculum.

Benefits And Opportunities

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Teaching or Master in Teaching.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
• Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.

Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the College, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries:
Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on or via email

Application queries:
Please contact the Recruitment Team on or via email