Physical Education / Health Teacher | 2027

Location: Melbourne North, VIC
Start: Term 1, 2027
Employment: Full-Time
School: Government Secondary School, Years 7–12

About the School

HARKE has partnered with an innovative co-educational government secondary school in Melbourne’s north. The school takes a progressive, student-driven approach to education, giving students greater voice, choice and ownership of their learning. Curriculum delivery incorporates practical experiences, inquiry and real-world application, with an emphasis on developing independence, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving.

About the Position

The school is seeking a Physical Education / Health Teacher for 2027.

This role will suit an educator who can create active, practical and engaging learning experiences while supporting students to take greater ownership of their development. The successful teacher will be adaptable, relationship-focused and comfortable working within a less traditional learning model.

Alignment with the school’s progressive pedagogy will be a key consideration at interview.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Physical Education and Health curriculum through practical and student-centred learning.

• Maintain strong safeguarding, wellbeing, duty-of-care and safe participation practices.

• Encourage student agency, goal-setting, reflection and practical application of health and physical education concepts.

• Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues regarding participation, learning and wellbeing.

• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute positively to the school’s progressive learning culture.

Requirements to Apply

• Relevant teaching qualification with appropriate Physical Education and Health teaching methods.

• Registration with or eligibility for the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

• Full Australian work rights.

• Two professional referees and completion of HARKE’s onboarding and safeguarding requirements.

• Willingness to work within a student-driven, practical and inquiry-based learning environment.

What HARKE Does

HARKE Recruitment makes the recruitment process easy, efficient and effective. HARKE provides full information about opportunities, discusses suitability before presenting applications, coordinates interviews and supports teachers through onboarding and commencement. There is no cost to teachers.

How to Apply

Apply through HARKE Recruitment with an updated CV. Shortlisted applicants will be asked brief questions about their alignment with the school’s student-driven and progressive learning model before being presented.