Secondary PDHPE/Sports Teacher

SCEGGS Darlinghurst; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Reduced teaching loads

Extensive professional learning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

SCEGGS Darlinghurst invites applications for a full-time, permanent PDHPE teacher commencing at the start of 2027. The role covers PDHPE classes and active participation in the IGSA sport program throughout the year.

The successful applicant will have a strong knowledge of the NSW PDHPE Curriculum, proven secondary classroom success, and a collaborative, innovative teaching approach. Stage 3 teaching may be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the NSW PDHPE Curriculum and demonstrated recent success in the secondary classroom.
• Innovative in teaching and collaborative in practice.
• Willingness to teach Stage 3 classes may be an advantage.
• Experience coaching girls' sports and familiarity with IGSA sport programs.
• Comfortable in managing a team of sports coaches.
• Committed to the full life of the School and its Christian ethos.

Responsibilities

• Teach PDHPE classes in line with NSW PDHPE Curriculum.
• Active involvement in the IGSA sport program throughout the year.
• Model high standards of professional expertise and inspire students.
• Involvement in training sessions before/after school and Saturday competitions.

Skills

PDHPE knowledge

Coaching girls' sports

IGSA sport programs

Stage 6 PDHPE

Stage 3 teaching

Job description

Are you passionate about working with girls and young women and sharing your love of Sport and Personal Development and Health?

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and passionate PDHPE teachers for a full-time, permanent position in our energetic Sport and PDHPE department, commencing at the start of 2027. This role involves teaching PDHPE classes as well as being actively involved in our IGSA sport program throughout the year.

As an experienced classroom teacher, the successful applicant will have a strong knowledge and understanding of the NSW PDHPE Curriculum and demonstrated recent success in the secondary classroom, including in the Stage 6 PDHPE and/or Health and Movement Science Courses. They will be innovative in their approach to teaching, collaborative in their practice and ready to contribute to a dynamic team. The successful applicant will be able to model high standards of professional expertise and inspire their students. A willingness to teach Stage 3 classes may be an advantage for this role.

The successful applicant will also be a keen sportsperson, with a commitment to instilling this enjoyment and passion in students in a broad range of sporting contexts. They should have experience coaching girls' sports, familiarity with the IGSA sporting programs, and be comfortable in managing a team of sports coaches. This component of the role involves conducting training sessions before/after school as well as involvement in the competitions on Saturday morning. Additional benefits are provided for staff in these roles including time off mid-week and a reduced classroom teaching load. Experience and expertise within an IGSA Sport at a Primary and/or Secondary level such as Touch Football and/or Netball may be viewed favourably.

The successful applicant will also be committed to the full life of the School and supportive of its Christian ethos.

Why work at SCEGGS?

SCEGGS remuneration package for teachers is competitive and well above CMEA salaries. These are paid in accordance with the candidate's qualifications and level of experience. Additional benefits include reduced teaching loads, extensive professional learning, free parking, EAP and a range of other benefits. For more information, please explore our website and Our Path Ahead.

In accordance with the Child Protection legislation, applicants for child-related work must have a current Working with Children clearance which will be verified online by SCEGGS prior to employment. Please see https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au