Teacher Personal Development, Health & Physical Education - Gunnedah High School

Educationhq; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunnedah High School invites applications for a Teacher of Personal Development, Health & Physical Education. The role focuses on delivering PDHPE to students in years 7 to 10 within a supportive, inclusive school culture.

The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues, parents and agencies to plan engaging programs, manage classrooms effectively, and differentiate learning to maximise student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (Years 7–10).
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, support staff, parents and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Teach Personal Development, Health & Physical Education to Years 7–10.
• Implement effective classroom management and differentiated learning.
• Work collaboratively with staff and families to support student growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative

Empathetic

Education

Full teaching approval NSW DoE

Job description

Teacher Personal Development, Health & Physical Education - Gunnedah High School

Gunnedah High School is a welcoming, comprehensive high school central to the Connected Communities Strategy. Located 78 kilometres west of Tamworth in the New England region of NSW, it serves Gunnedah and surrounding rural areas, including Boggabri, Mullaley, and Somerton. With a current enrolment of 410 students, 53% identifying as Aboriginal, the school is committed to meeting diverse student needs through tailored learning pathways and career-focused opportunities.

The school features a Special Education Unit with five MC classes, one IM class, and a Tutorial Centre from 2025, ensuring every student is known, valued, and cared for. Gunnedah High emphasizes achievement and participation in academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits, celebrating student success within the school and the broader community. This inclusive, supportive environment fosters pride and holistic development, providing quality education for all.

About this job

Position Information

Gunnedah High School is a welcoming, comprehensive high school central to the Connected Communities Strategy. Located 78 kilometres west of Tamworth in the New England region of NSW, it serves Gunnedah and surrounding rural areas, including Boggabri, Mullaley, and Somerton. With a current enrolment of 410 students, 53% identifying as Aboriginal, the school is committed to meeting diverse student needs through tailored learning pathways and career-focused opportunities.

The school features a Special Education Unit with five MC classes, one IM class, and a Tutorial Centre from 2025, ensuring every student is known, valued, and cared for. Gunnedah High emphasizes achievement and participation in academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits, celebrating student success within the school and the broader community. This inclusive, supportive environment fosters pride and holistic development, providing quality education for all.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (Years 7 - 10).
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills with the capacity to work collaboratively and empathetically with teachers, support staff, parents and agencies.
• Capacity to implement effective classroom management strategies and contribute to differentiated teaching and learning programs to maximise student growth and promote high expectations for all students.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.