PDHPE Teacher

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Training opportunities

Wellbeing benefits

Employee referral program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral NSW is seeking a PDHPE Teacher to inspire students within a Catholic learning environment. You will teach PDHPE in stages 4 to 6, uphold Catholic education values and drive academic excellence.

Applicants should have a tertiary Education qualification and NESA accreditation; Religious Education qualifications or willingness to achieve them are preferred. This is a 0.4 FTE, 12-month fixed-term role based in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Committed to Catholic Education and faith formation.
• Experience teaching PDHPE in upper primary or lower secondary (stages 4–6).
• Demonstrates commitment to academic excellence.
• Exemplary classroom practice with evidence-based pedagogy.
• Uses formative and summative assessments to drive progress.
• Uses data-informed objectives and feedback to raise learning.
• Creates a culture of excellence and high expectations.
• Supports ongoing teacher development and improvement.
• Ability to facilitate staff professional development.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication with parents and staff.
• Works well in a collaborative team aligned with College directions.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Skills

Catholic Education

PDHPE teaching

Team collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor of Education

NESA accreditation

Religious Education qualifications

Job description

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College – Austral NSW

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral
Start Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.4 FTE), Temporary (12-months)

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Anthony of Padua Catholic College Austral, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 – $129,536, paid on a pro-rata basis
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• ongoing training and professional opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Anthony of Padua Catholic College is a K-12 state-of-the-art Kindergarten to Year 12 college that provides opportunities for students to be known, valued and challenged for the 13 years of their formal education and beyond. We aim to develop confident, independent young adults in richly resourced learning environments designed to engage students. The college is situated in close proximity to future university campuses, the South-West Rail Link and M5, on a beautiful, spacious property. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly-skilled leaders and educators to work in one of Sydney’s fastest growing regions.

About You

As a PDHPE Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• a commitment to Catholic Education, with a clear understanding of the vision and mission of Catholic Schools and a willingness to support the faith formation of students
• experience, qualifications and a willingness to teach PDHPE in stages in 4 to 6
• a commitment to academic excellence
• exemplary classroom practice, utilising a range of contemporary, evidence based pedagogical approaches that support effective learning and academic rigour
• utilise formative and summative assessments to drive student progress
• employ a data-informed approach to setting challenging learning objectives and providing effective feedback
• an ability to create a culture of excellence and high expectations through positive support of student learning
• a commitment to continual improvement of teaching and learning
• ability to facilitate staff professional development in best practice teaching skills and content knowledge
• highly developed interpersonal skills demonstrating an ability to effectively communicate with parents, students and staff
• ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to promote a shared commitment to teaching and learning and alignment with College strategic directions
• excellent time management, organisational and administrative skills
• a tertiary qualification in Education and NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

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Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.