Inspire

Engage

Transform

At Academy Movement, a not for profit organisation, we believe sport is one of the most powerful tools for student engagement, connection, and achievement and can lead to great educational outcomes. Born from a highly successful school-based academy program, we’re expanding our impact across Melbourne, partnering with schools to build tailored sports academies that drive real outcomes in and out of the classroom. Backed by leading sporting bodies including Cricket Victoria, Rugby Australia, and Basketball Victoria, our proven model supports students to thrive academically while developing their sporting skills on the field, and off it. Join us in transforming lives through education and the power of sport, and becoming part of the transformational, close-knit team at Academy Movement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking passionate and qualified teachers to work for our partner schools, delivering our unique sports academy program across schools in Melbourne's West, North, and South-East regions. This is your chance to combine for love of classroom teaching with your passion for sport, using an established and impactful academy framework, that has proven results to back it up. You’ll work in schools teaching and delivering, knowing you have the Academy Movement team supporting you to improve student outcomes, increasing school engagement, and building pride and culture through sport. Strong classroom management skills · Ability to build rapport with students.

This is your chance to play a key role in shaping student experiences—both academically and athletically—while enjoying the autonomy to bring your energy, ideas, and expertise to a proven, Victorian State Department of Education approved model.

Your Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality teaching in your core subject area

Lead and support a sport-specific academy program in your school that is aligned with school and curriculum goals, using provided curriculum materials

Build strong, supportive relationships with students, staff, families and external sporting partners

Actively contribute to a positive school culture through sport and mentorship to support student development both on and off the field

Collaborate with school leadership and Academy Movement to track and enhance student outcomes

Be a role model of professionalism, passion, and purpose

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Current VIT registration, VIT registered teacher or eligibility for VIT registration (e.g. interstate or internationally recognised such as NZ teaching registration)

Qualified to teach one or more of the following core subjects Physical Education; Health; Science; Mathematics; English or Humanities

A relevant coaching qualification (Level 1 minimum) or a proven playing background in one or more of the following sports Rugby Union; Cricket; Basketball: AFL; or Soccer, ideally to a professional level

Demonstrated success in delivering educational outcomes, working with students from diverse backgrounds

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build authentic relationships with students, staff, families and external sports partners

A proven commitment to delivering classroom outcomes, and a passion for using your specialist sporting knowledge to drive engagement, attendance, and academic success

Ready to Make a Difference?

This is more than a job, and your chance to combine your passions for teaching and sport. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, a movement that uses sport to unlock potential, lift school communities, and transform student lives.

If you’re ready to combine your passion for sport and teaching to inspire the next generation, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us build something extraordinary, or email [email protected] to find out more.