Ongoing Part or Full Time Secondary Teacher- Health/PE

Role Description/CriteriaSanta Maria College is a Catholic Girls’ Secondary School enriched with the tradition of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan catering for over 800 students from Year 7–12. Authorised as an International Baccalaureate global school, Santa Maria College offers the Middle Years Program (Year 7–10) as part of their contemporary approach to learning. Santa Maria College promotes the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children and young people.

At Santa Maria College, our vision of One Community, Three Villages embodies our commitment to educate young women now and into the future. Acutely aware of the interdependence between Faith, Learning and Wellbeing, our curriculum aims to naturally wed the IB Program and the values of the Good Samaritans.We currently have a Health & PE load available (0.63 FTE), teaching 1 X Unit 1 Physical Education, 2 X Y7 Physical Education, 1 X Y10 Health & Physical Education and 1 Seminar Period. Currently the load is spread across 10 days as it does have a Y11 Learning & Growth POL attached (for the remainder of the year), there may be flexibility to condense this into 7 or 8 days a cycle, otherwise we are open to this remaining a Full Time load.About you

• Experience teaching method listed
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong understanding of the developmental needs of adolescents and emerging young adults.
• Proficient in the use of ICT for communication and record keeping.
• Interpersonal skills appropriate to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff and parents, particularly the ability to work as a member of a team.
• Organisation and administrative skills appropriate for planning and preparation
• VIT Certification
• Commitment to supporting the College’s relational management and restorative practices.
• Maintain a positive environment which is respectful of all present and fosters student learning and motivation.
• Able to participate in the College's professional development activities in and out of school hours.
• Open to participate in the College's extra-curricular and co-curricular programs as required.
• Experience with Mandatory Reporting and knowledge of Child Safety expectations and standards.
  
  

Benefits

• Enjoyable and friendly work culture with a great team environment;
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health & wellbeing
• Smart Salary Packaging available
• Use of School Gym
• Staff Functions, Celebrations and Events
• Commitment to Personal Development relevant to your role
  
  

If you think you have the right skills, values and passion that align to Santa Maria and looking to take the next step in your career, please review our full position description below and apply now by completing the attached Application Form alongside your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We encourage you to visit our website for further insight into who we are at Santa Maria College. https://www.santamaria.vic.edu.au/Please get your applications in early. We reserve the right to interview and offer the position prior to the closing date.All young people who come to Santa Maria College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment. We regard our child safety obligations and responsibilities with the utmost importance. All Staff are required to adhere to the College’s Child Safety Policy and the Child Safety Code of Conduct and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.Application ProcedureApplications should be made in writing and forwarded via email to the HR Manager: [email protected]