Worawa Aboriginal College is seeking an experienced Health and Physical Education Teacher to start in Term 1, 2025, on a full time or 0.8 FTE basis. Full-time or 0.8 FTE, excellent salary packaging benefits Make a lasting impact on the educational journeys of young Aboriginal women Beautiful Yarra Valley location, school grounds and facilities About the College Located on a beautiful 136 acre property in the Yarra Valley (60 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD), Worawa Aboriginal College is an Aboriginal community initiative as Victoria’s only registered Independent Aboriginal School. A full boarding school, Worawa caters for Aboriginal girls in the secondary years of schooling, Years 7-12. Worawa was established as a response to the needs of Aboriginal adolescents and the difficulties these young people experience in the mainstream educational system. Students come from Aboriginal communities across the country. The Worawa curriculum strongly emphasises foundation studies in literacy and numeracy while providing a breadth and depth of learning experiences across all key disciplines/learning areas. The Gananggurr pedagogy model is based on the Aboriginal values of Relationship, Responsibility, Respect and Rigour that inform all aspects of College operations. Along with the core academic program, emphasis is placed on nurturing and celebrating Aboriginal culture as a crucial aspect of student self-esteem and wellbeing. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Teaching and Learning, the primary role of the Health and Physical Education Teacher is to prepare and provide learning activities that promote the significance of upholding an active and health-conscious lifestyle, teach students the skills and knowledge they need to participate in physical activity and sports, and lead a healthy and physically active life. The role will prioritise the development of positive relationships with all those involved in the student’s learning, the teacher will work as part of the academic team to deliver relevant curriculum in the ACARA learning area of Health & Physical Education and Cert II Sport & Recreation or equivalent. The role commences in Term 1, 2025. This position requires the incumbent to embrace the Worawa ethos of Aboriginal values, Aboriginal led decision making and the right to Aboriginal self-determination. The successful candidate/s must have: A minimum Bachelor level qualification in Education/Teaching Valid Teacher Registration in Victoria (or eligible for registration) Experience as a Classroom Teacher Knowledge of and a passion for a variety of sports and physical activities Current Certificate IV Training and Assessment or willingness to complete the qualification. Current qualification or willingness to complete a qualification to supervise and provide fitness programs using gym equipment. Strong and versatile teaching skills and be able to adapt the teaching program to suit the needs of each student including EAL/D First Aid certificate Anaphylaxis Awareness training Working knowledge of Victorian Department of Human Services and other legislative Child Safety, Mandatory Reporting and Duty of Care requirements (to be gained within 6 months of appointment if not current) Non-Government Schools Protecting Children-Mandatory reporting and other Obligations Certificate Desirable Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Experience teaching Aboriginal students Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training Experience working with the Aboriginal community and a demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the diversity of Aboriginal cultures and issues affecting the Aboriginal community Worawa Aboriginal College is an equal opportunity employer, has a commitment to child safety and has zero-tolerance for child abuse. Worawa is a Not For Profit organisation and registered PBI Charity and therefore can offer excellent salary packaging benefits. To discuss this role in more detail please contact Taryn Hocking at hrworawa.vic.edu.au