2027 Pdhpe Teacher

St Columba'S Catholic College - Springwood; Australia; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

St Columba's Catholic College in Queensland is seeking a passionate PDHPE Teacher for a 12-month full-time temporary contract commencing Term 1 2027. The role requires contemporary PDHPE pedagogy for Years 7–12, strong assessment and reporting practices, and the ability to differentiate learning to meet student needs.

The incumbent will join CSPD's Catholic education framework, contribute to a collaborative learning culture, and engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
• Valid Working with Children Check (for employment purposes)
• Graduates encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Deliver PDHPE across Years 7–12 with contemporary pedagogy and technology use.
• Use assessments and feedback to inform teaching and communicate with stakeholders.
• Differentiate learning to meet diverse student needs.
• Plan engaging lessons and provide learning feedback.
• Collaborate within school communities and pursue professional development.

Skills

PDHPE pedagogy

Assessment & reporting

Differentiated instruction

Student engagement

Education

NESA eligibility

Bachelor degree in Education

Working with Children Check

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 18 October 2026

St Columba's Catholic College is seeking a passionate and motivated PDHPE Teacher for a 12-month full-time temporary contract commencing Term 1 2027.

St Columba's strives to be authentically Catholic in its identity, whilst ensuring the best possible learning and teaching for the whole person as part of a rich tradition of Catholic education. Surrounded by beautiful native bushland, wildlife and modern learning spaces, St Columba's offers staff and students a tranquil setting for learning.

This position is Temporary full time for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:

• Contemporary professional knowledge and understanding of the teaching of PDHPE across Years 7-12 and the factors that influence learning and development, effective pedagogies, assessment and reporting, a wide range of resources, including interactive technologies, and their use in teaching and learning
• Use assessments and constructive feedback to inform teaching and learning and communicating effectively with different audiences using a range of strategies
• Strong pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students' opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced
• An understanding of how to differentiate learning to cater for students needs in order to maximise student learning
• Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback
• Committed to the continual improvement of your teaching practice and take opportunities for personal and professional development
• Work creatively and collaboratively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for yourself and your students
• Able to motivate students to achieve and develop a life-long love of learning

Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.

Qualifications and Experience

• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)
• Valid Working with Children Check (for employment purposes)
• Graduates encouraged to apply!

As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration
• Salary packaging
• Wellbeing initiatives and resources
• Extensive growth and development opportunities
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Fitness passport

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

1100 Students
78 TeachingStaff
27 Non-Teaching Staff