Physical Education Key Teacher (Junior School)

About Our College

Emmaus Christian College is a multi-campus, non-denominational school, providing quality, distinctly Christian education from ELC to Year 12.

We are passionate about delivering exceptional, biblically-based education, and want to partner with you as we outwork our vision of Inspiring Hearts and Inspiring Minds.

Our aim is that our students will graduate as confident and compassionate young adults, well-equipped to take their place in the world. We seek to foster a commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion to live life in such a way as to bring honour and glory to God, in staff and students alike.

About the Role

• Oversee the Junior School Physical Education Curriculum, at either our Brooklyn Park or South Plympton campus.
• Support a strategic approach to growing participation and excellence across the College sports program.
• In conjunction with the Sports Program Coordinator and Sports Administration Team, assist with the promotion of co-curricular student participation (eg. SACSA).
• Conduct trials, coaching and supervision of co-curricular sports (eg. SACSA).
• Demonstrate excellent skills and understanding of teaching and learning in a primary school setting, utilising a range of teaching methodologies.

The advertised position represents an exciting opportunity to join the Physical Education team at Emmaus Christian College. In addition to this Junior School Physical Education Key Teacher role, we welcome highly qualified PE teachers and leaders to also consider applying to an additional leadership role, the Sports Program Coordinator ELC-12. This additional position provides leadership and oversight to our Sports extra-curricular and co-curricular programs across ELC-12.  The position description for this separate role is available on our website. If you are interested in applying to both the Junior School Physical Education Key Teacher and the Sports Program Coordinator ELC-12, you are encouraged to clearly express your interest for both roles on your cover letter.

For further information regarding the position, please view the full position description available on our website at https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment.

About You

• A committed Christian with a demonstrated passion for Biblically-based Christian education and deep desire to serve Jesus Christ as Lord.
• An appropriate qualification in Teacher Education (a tertiary degree in areas related to physical education would be an advantage).
• Demonstrated passion and experience teaching health and PE students across ELC-6 classes
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire young people to achieve their potential, catering for students with a range of learning abilities.
• Evidence of excellent behaviour management skills, contributing to a safe and caring classroom environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in working with staff, parents and students.
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving, flexibility, priority setting and time management.
• Demonstrated passion for physical education and health, motivating students to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Current Teachers’ Registration, valid Working With Children Check, RRHAN-EC and First Aid certification.

Submitting Your Application

Closing Date: 9:00am Monday, 30th September 2024 

Applicants should provide:

1. A written application that addresses the selection criteria outlined in the position description, available at https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment.
2. Curriculum Vitae, which provides full personal details, qualifications, previous employment and experience.
3. A completed ‘Application for Teaching Position Form’, available at https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment

Application submissions must be sent to recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au and include all three documents to be considered. Please reference the Job ID in the subject line: Job ID 240901 

For further information, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8292 3888 or recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au 

Note: The Junior School Teacher role is ongoing, however the Physical Education Key Teacher is offered for a three-year tenure to the successful applicant. The role of Sports Program Coordinator may also be available to a highly qualified and experienced candidate.