Head of PDHPE & Sport

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.

For a confidential discussion, contact Victoria Williams on 03 9691 4712.