PE and Health Secondary Teacher

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Physical Education and Health Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for engaging students in active, healthy lifestyles, and bring creativity and energy to the classroom and beyond.

This role is a full-time parental leave, 12 month position, commencing in Term 1, 2026.

ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school located in the Nillumbik Shire, on a stunning ninety-eight acres, in the northeast of Melbourne. ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is a daring adventure where children learn to think for themselves, in preparation for a future of exciting possibilities. Located in an extraordinary environment, students experience an engaging, rigorous world-ready curriculum while being supported with warmth, care, and respect.

A willingness to contribute to the teaching of Food Technology will be considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-centred Physical Education and Health programs across year levels
• Contribute to co-curricular sport and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support students' development of knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes towards physical activity and health.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

About You

• Qualified VIT registered Teacher with Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education with specialisation in Physical Education and/or Health.
• Expertise in Health and Physical Education curriculum.
• Strong commitment to student wellbeing and holistic education.
• Collaborative, innovative, and reflective teaching practice.
• Ability to engage students of varying abilities and interests.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the College.
• Experience teaching Food Technology (desirable, but a willingness to develop in this area is an advantage).
• Knowledge of child safe practices, including reporting requirements

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive and collegiate team
• Free on-site parking
• On-site café
• Free access to the College gym, swimming pool and Pilates
• Proximity to walking tracks in a tranquil yet energetic environment
• Employee Assistance Program

Be inspired by the young people of the College and have the green leafy surrounds and wildlife of the ELTHAM College Research campus as your work backdrop

Growing hearts and minds and helping our community prosper.

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Applications, including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a current CV, should be submitted to

Closing date: Monday 29 September 2025

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and ELTHAM College reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint at any stage prior to the closing date.

Child Safety at ELTHAM College

All staff at ELTHAM College are responsible for providing a safe environment and the protection of children and young people within our care, including promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safety. All staff are responsible for reporting information about suspected child abuse. All staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raise any issues or concerns about a child's safety. All staff are required to follow the School's Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.

ELTHAM College takes a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and is fully committed to ensuring that its strategies, policies, procedures, and practices meet all Child Safe Standards as specified in Ministerial Order No All applicants should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found