Health and Physical Education Teacher - St John Paul II College, Nicholls, ACT
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Job no: 505359
Work type: Permanent/Ongoing
Location: St John Paul II College (Nicholls)
Categories: Classroom Teacher – Secondary
Location: Nicholls, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Salary Range: $80,184 to $130,910 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on years of teaching service.
Start Date: June 2025
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 1 June 2025
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.
About the Role
The Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teacher empowers students to lead active, healthy, and balanced lives by making health and physical education meaningful, inclusive, and engaging for all. In this role, you’ll design and deliver dynamic lessons that promote physical literacy, wellbeing, and informed health choices across a range of activities and topics. Whether through team sports, fitness training, or discussions on nutrition and mental health, you’ll help students build lifelong skills in resilience, collaboration, and self-awareness. Ongoing assessment and constructive feedback will guide student growth and personalised learning, supported by thorough and reflective documentation. Collaboration with colleagues is central to aligning practice with school priorities and fostering a positive, active school culture. Clear, consistent communication with families will help strengthen student support and engagement. Your professional growth matters to us, we’re committed to supporting your development and accreditation as a valued educator.
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
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching.
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
- Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
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 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 School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.
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