Health and Physical Education Teacher
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Job no: 507238
Work type: Permanent/Ongoing
Location: St John Paul II College (Nicholls)
Categories: Classroom Teacher – Secondary
Salary Range: $85,694 to $141,638 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 John Paul II College
St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Teachers at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities including a focus on offering students an excellent education through the implementation of the Science of Learning as expressed through Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn’s ‘Catalyst’ program.
By joining JPC you will benefit from recent changes to our timetable including an increase in explicit teaching time and focus on routines to maximise student engagement. Staff are located in Faculty-based staffrooms to promote a focus on the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support.
A Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teacher educates students about health, wellbeing, and physical activity while promoting healthy lifestyle choices. They plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop students’ physical skills, fitness, teamwork, and understanding of personal health. HPE teachers create safe and inclusive learning environments, assess student progress, and encourage participation in sports and recreational activities. Through their teaching, they help students build confidence, resilience, and lifelong habits that support their physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
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 to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices
Qualifications and Eligibility
- Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
- ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration
- Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter 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 CACGEL policy.
CACGEL 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 School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) can be accessed here.
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