Head of PDHPE & Sport

THE TRUSTEE FOR TALENT PROPELLER TRUST; Grafton; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

THE TRUSTEE FOR TALENT PROPELLER TRUST – Grafton NSW is seeking an experienced PDHPE teacher and sporting leader to join the Secondary team from Term 1, 2027. This 0.5 FTE role combines leadership of the Years 7–12 sporting program with curriculum and faculty leadership across PDHPE, plus CAFS and HMS teaching components.

You will lead senior PDHPE, including Stage 6 and HSC classes, and oversee carnivals, representative pathways, and staff coordination while shaping the future of PDHPE across

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications and current NESA accreditation to teach PDHPE.
• Demonstrated Australian teaching experience in Health and Movement Science and Community and Family Studies.
• Substantial experience teaching senior PDHPE, including Stage 6 and HSC classes.
• Experience leading within an educational, faculty or sporting environment.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary school sport and ability to coordinate carnivals, competitions and representative pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead Years 7–12 sporting program and foster participation, teamwork and school pride.
• Oversee sporting competitions, carnivals and representative pathways with staff and external providers.
• Provide day-to-day leadership of the PDHPE faculty and guide curriculum planning and assessment.
• Ensure programs meet NESA and School requirements and align with learning outcomes.
• Collaborate across curriculum and sporting fields to support student learning and wellbeing.

Skills

PDHPE teaching

Leadership

Stage 6/HSC experience

Health and Movement Science

Community and Family Studies

Education

NESA accreditation to teach PDHPE

Job description

THE TRUSTEE FOR TALENT PROPELLER TRUST – Grafton NSW

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Great teachers do more than deliver a syllabus. Great leaders create opportunities for students and staff to thrive. Clarence Valley Anglican School is seeking an experienced PDHPE teacher and sporting leader to join its Secondary team from Term 1, 2027.

This is a varied leadership position combining three key areas: Leadership of the Years 7-12 sporting program Curriculum and faculty leadership across PDHPE

A 0.5 FTE with teaching areas in CAFS. and HMS The teaching component is central to this appointment.

You must have demonstrated Australian teaching experience in the following Stage 6 subjects: Health and Movement Science Community and Family Studies

You will bring a strong understanding of Stage 6 and HSC requirements, assessment and standards, along with the ability to engage senior students and support strong learning outcomes. The leadership opportunity As Head of Sport, you will lead a high-quality and inclusive Years 7-12 sporting program that encourages participation, teamwork, school pride and sporting excellence.

You will oversee sporting competitions, carnivals and representative pathways, coordinate staff and external providers, and ensure events are well planned, safe and engaging. As Leader of Learning - PDHPE, you will provide day-to-day leadership of the faculty. This includes guiding curriculum planning, assessment and teaching practice, supporting colleagues and ensuring programs meet NESA and School requirements.

You will be supported by the Deputy Principal while having genuine scope to shape the future of PDHPE and secondary sport at the School. Why do teachers enjoy working here? Clarence Valley Anglican School is a welcoming, community-minded K-12 school where relationships matter.

Students are known as individuals, teachers work collaboratively and staff are encouraged to bring their strengths to the classroom and wider school community. It is an environment where you can lead, continue developing professionally and see the impact of your work. What will you bring?

Appropriate qualifications and current NESA accreditation to teach PDHPE Demonstrated Australian teaching experience in Health and Movement Science and Community and Family Studies Substantial experience teaching senior PDHPE, including Stage 6 and HSC classes

Experience leading within an educational, faculty or sporting environment Strong knowledge of contemporary school sport The ability to coordinate carnivals, competitions and representative pathways

A collaborative, proactive and student-focused leadership style If you can move confidently between the classroom, curriculum leadership and the sporting field, this is an opportunity to make your mark across the full life of the School.