PE Teacher in Adelaide

We are seeking an exceptional Primary PE teacher, ideally with experience in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, to join our dynamic and supportive team. An opportunity has become available for a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Physical Education Teacher with a passion for children, movement and learning to join our team at Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School, one of Adelaide’s leading independent schools.

The successful applicant will work within a supportive team in an outstanding, vibrant school committed to inspiring and developing students’ spiritual, academic, emotional and social potential through our values of ‘Love, Collaborate, Explore’. The position is a contract role for 2027, 0.4 FTE, 2 days per week, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This is a fixed-term role for 2027 providing replacement cover for a member of our team. The end date is linked to the return of the permanent staff member and may be adjusted.

The successful applicant will:

• Demonstrate an active understanding of the IB PYP and how Personal, Social and Physical Education can enrich and extend inquiry learning.
• Have relevant teaching experience and tertiary qualifications, with expertise in teaching Physical Education and Health in a primary setting.
• Be supportive of the Christian ethos of the School.
• Possess a passion for education, children, physical activity, learning, relationships and teamwork.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education and the capacity to write, deliver and evaluate differentiated teaching and learning programs.
• Be able to develop students’ fundamental movement skills, fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship from Reception to Year 6, and to plan and support events such as sports days, carnivals and interschool or community sport opportunities.
• Be confident integrating various forms of ICT in a resource rich learning environment.
• Have the capacity to communicate co-operatively and proactively with students, staff and parents.
• Have a commitment to student wellbeing and an understanding of the social and emotional needs of children.
• Show a commitment to continued professional learning.
• Describe instances in which their organisational skills have proven to be critical.
• Demonstrate ongoing initiative and collaboration.
• Show initiative, flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The successful applicant will also be expected to either hold, or have the capacity to gain, a valid working with children check and teacher registration in South Australia. Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School is a child safe employer and the safety, protection and well-being of all students is of fundamental importance to us. We are committed to fulfilling our duty of care to all of our students and to provide a child safe environment. As such, applicants are subject to pre-employment screening.