St Mary's Catholic Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate Health and Physical Education (HPE) Teacher to join our team. This role provides an exciting opportunity to inspire students to develop lifelong skills, knowledge, and attitudes that promote health, wellbeing, physical activity, teamwork, and personal excellence within a supportive Catholic school community.

The Organisation:

Catholic Education Northern Territory is a network of schools built on Christian values and on the history and traditions of this land across Australia’s Top End. Catholic Education has a network of 18 Catholic schools in the Northern Territory – five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre and five remote schools.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has proudly served the Darwin community for over 120 years and is part of the Cathedral Parish of St Mary’s Star of the Sea. Rooted in our Catholic identity and the charism of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, we embrace the values of Faith, Love, Compassion, Community, Hope and Joy, placing our students at the very heart of all we do. Our educational program nurtures the academic, spiritual, physical, social and emotional growth of every child. We value the vital partnership between school and home and actively encourage families to be involved in their child’s education and the life of our school community.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary in accordance with the Catholic Education Enterprise Agreement

• Salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per annum

• Relocation assistance of up to $2,000 (where applicable)

• Excellent work-life balance

• Generous leave provisions and employment conditions under the Catholic Education Enterprise Agreement

• Access to funded professional learning and development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support

• Free on-site parking

The Position:

This role reports to the Deputy Principal. Teachers at St Mary’s apply their professional knowledge and skills to ensure that students receive a high-quality Catholic education grounded in faith and excellence.

The HPE Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing a high-quality Health and Physical Education program that engages students and supports their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development.

At St Mary's, pastoral care and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a teacher who is deeply committed to nurturing the whole child and who understands that positive relationships are the foundation for successful learning. The successful applicant will be reliable, child-centred, and skilled in implementing contemporary Positive Behaviour for Learning practices that support student engagement, wellbeing, and success.

The successful applicant will also lead the school's sporting program, including the coordination of athletics carnivals, swimming carnivals, gala days, and inter-school sporting events, fostering participation, teamwork, and school spirit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging HPE lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum and school priorities

• Create inclusive learning experiences that support students of varying abilities and backgrounds

• Promote positive participation, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyles

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate assessment and reporting records

• Organise and coordinate school sporting events, including athletics carnivals, swimming carnivals, and gala days

• Liaise with external sporting organisations and coordinate student participation in gala days, inter-school competitions, and City Cluster sporting events

• Coordinate school teams and representative squads for gala days and inter-school sporting opportunities

• Maintain and manage sporting equipment and resources

• Implement positive behaviour support strategies aligned with school expectations

• Collaborate with staff and communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and wellbeing

• Participate actively in staff meetings, professional learning, and school community events

Our Vision

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a Christ-centred community aspiring for excellence in learning and teaching. We work in partnership with families, supporting and encouraging each child to make a positive difference to the world in which they live.

Our Mission

At St Mary’s, we are committed to helping every child:

• Reflect Jesus and His Teachings – Growing in faith, living Gospel values, and celebrating our diverse community.

• Build Positive Relationships – Feeling valued, supported, and connected through kindness, respect, and partnership with family, school, and parish.

• Thrive in Holistic Learning – Exploring, achieving, and developing a love for learning in a faith-filled and nurturing environment.

This position will involve working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with legislation.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the advertised closing date. Don't delay—apply today!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.