Head Of Pdhpe - Commencing Term 1, 2027

St Patrick'S College; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Generous leave entitlements

Modern facilities

Job summary

St Patrick's College, Strathfield, invites applications for Head of PDHPE to lead curriculum, teaching and learning across Years 5–12. The role focuses on strategic leadership, curriculum oversight, assessment and staff development within a Catholic school community.

We seek an exceptional educator with proven leadership, strong communication, and a deep commitment to student wellbeing and achievement. The appointment is a permanent full-time position with promotion potential through 2027–2029.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and NESA accreditation to teach PDHPE from Stage 3 to Stage 6, with at least five years of teaching experience.
• Bronze Level Examiner accreditation with RLSSA and current Advanced First Aid certification.
• Proven experience leading a professional team and delivering proactive, high-quality leadership and management of a faculty.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation across Years 5–12 in PDHPE.
• Provide high-quality instructional leadership and staff development for the PDHPE department.
• Collaborate with College leaders and Co-curricular Team to support student participation and achievement.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Education leadership

Communication

Team management

Staff development

Education

NESA PDHPE accreditation (Stage 3–6)

Bronze Level Examiner - RLSSA

Advanced First Aid certification

Postgraduate qualifications in leadership/education

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 November 2026

We are seeking an experienced and passionate educator to lead our PDHPE Faculty as Head of PDHPE, commencing in Term 1, 2027.

We are seeking an exceptional educator and experienced curriculum leader to join our PDHPE Faculty as Head of PDHPE, commencing Term 1, 2027 or by negotiation.

This important middle leadership role is responsible for leading curriculum development, teaching and learning, staff development and student achievement across PDHPE from Years 5–12.

The successful applicant will be an exceptional classroom practitioner and highly effective educational leader who can inspire others, lead improvement and foster a culture of high expectations, collaboration and professional growth.

This is a Permanent Full-Time teaching position with a three-year (3-point) promotional appointment as Head of PDHPE (2027–2029).

The Head of PDHPE provides strategic and operational leadership of the PDHPE Department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum outcomes for students.

Reporting to the Director of Learning and Innovation and working collaboratively with department staff and College leaders, the successful applicant will lead curriculum planning, implementation, assessment and evaluation across Years 5–12. This includes Health and Movement Science, PDHPE, Physical Activity and Sports Studies and Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation.

The role includes responsibility for curriculum oversight, assessment and reporting processes, faculty planning, resource management, staff development and the continuous improvement of student outcomes.

The successful applicant will provide high-quality instructional leadership, build the capability of Department staff and use evidence-informed practice and student achievement data to support improvement. They will also work collaboratively with the College’s Co-curricular Team to support student participation, development and achievement across the College’s sporting programs.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A working understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Experience leading a professional team, with the ability to provide proactive, high-quality leadership and management of a faculty.
• Qualifications and NESA accreditation to teach PDHPE from Stage 3 to Stage 6, with at least five years of teaching experience.
• Qualified Bronze Level Examiner accreditation with the Royal Life Saving Society Australia, together with current Advanced First Aid certification.
• Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner.
• The ability to drive student learning through a deep understanding of the PDHPE curriculum, while ensuring reporting, monitoring and compliance requirements are met.
• Experience leading the professional learning and development of PDHPE educators across Years 5–12.
• Experience in, or demonstrated capacity to lead, the planning, development and implementation of curriculum and syllabus requirements.
• A proven track record in identifying gifted students and leading high-quality acceleration and enrichment opportunities.
• Expert knowledge of assessment and feedback, with the ability to design and implement learning that caters for a diverse range of students.
• A willingness to contribute to ISA, IPSHA and invitational Athletics, Swimming Athletics and Cross-Country Carnivals, together with Senior, Middle and Primary School House carnivals.
• A willingness to work in partnership with the Co-curricular Team in the identification and selection of students to support participation, development and success, particularly for gifted athletes.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Highly Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications (in leadership, education, religious education or theology).
• Higher School Certificate marking experience

At St Patrick's College, you will join a thriving Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating more than 1,630 boys across Years 5–12.

Our PDHPE Department is committed to empowering students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and confidence to lead healthy, safe and active lives. Through engaging curriculum and practical learning experiences, the Faculty supports students to develop their understanding of health, wellbeing, movement and physical activity.

As Head of PDHPE, you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic faculty, shape teaching and learning across Years 5–12 and contribute meaningfully to the academic, wellbeing and co-curricular life of the College.

We offer:

• A rewarding middle leadership opportunity within a high-performing faculty.
• Professional learning and leadership development opportunities.
• A collaborative and experienced Curriculum Leadership Team.
• A values-driven, supportive and collegial staff community.
• Modern facilities and well-resourced learning environments.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and families.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Salary packaging and discounted school fees.
• Fitness Passport.

St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for harm to children. We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All appointments are made on merit and are subject to satisfactory employment screening.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Boy

1630 Students
117 TeachingStaff
44 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,600 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for their inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.