Physical Education & Health Teacher - Head of Key Learning Faculty Permanent 1.0 FTE

Are you a passionate, forward thinking educator who believes movement and wellbeing are at the heart of great learning?About The RoleThis is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a dynamic educator who thrives on creating active, connected and confident learners. As Head of Key Learning Area: Physical Education/Health you will lead a team of educators who are committed to igniting a love of movement, sport and healthy living.In this role you will possess the following skills and attributes:knowledge of contemporary teaching pedagogy and assessment practices,desire to lead with energy and passion as an advocate for the subject of physical education/health education, and key driver of the educational offerings to our middle/secondary students,ability to shape a vibrant, inclusive curriculum which celebrates health, teamwork and personal growth,possess high level interpersonal skills to quickly achieve trust and respect from the teaching team,mentor and empower staff through collaboration, coaching and shared success, and the ability to set high standards for student learning and teacher performance in the physical education/health subject space and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing.Desirableknowledge/skills in outdoor education teaching and learning.About YouYou're not just a leader - you're a motivator, a connector, and a role model. You bring:proven leadership in physical education and health educationthe skills to build a culture of participation, pride and wellbeing across the whole college communitya belief in innovative pedagogy and evidence informed teaching practiceWe are seeking a committed specialist with impressive expertise and passion for Physical Education/Health teaching and learning. Demonstrated excellence in their own classroom, pedagogical practice is central to this role.This leadership position attracts a POR 2 allowance of $11,611 on top of teaching step [eg Step 10 teachers receive $125,789].This College wide faculty leadership role has three significant responsibilities:the building of a cohesive and committed faculty teamthe development, articulation and implementation of the vision of the facultysupport of students, staff and parents through appropriate information collation and dissemination across the year levelsAll teachers are expected to support the Christian ethos of the College. It is hoped that the successful applicant would be able to actively contribute to the Christian life of the College.How To ApplyTo register your interest for this dynamic role, please ensure that you include a covering letter addressing the following criteria:-Leadership experience, including tertiary qualifications and preferred models of leading teams and teaching physical education/healthA commitment to and understanding of Christian educationYour vision and experience you bring to the roleSkills and ability to contribute to the co-curricular programmeA current cv, including 2 referees and their current contact detailsYou will be asked to answer a video question as part of the application processYour video question for this initial phase of our recruitment process is:"What outcomes have you been particularly proud of and what data do you collect to reflect this success?" (3 - 5 minutes).If successfully shortlisted and invited for interview, we would like you to discuss your approach to setting improvement strategies re: your curriculum area. Through your leadership, explain what will we see (ie your vision), what outcomes will be met (ie how this will be measured) and what specific goals/targets you will be setting with the faculty?We are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated individual, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for leading a team of teachers in the use of the best teaching practices possible. If this is you, we would like to hear from you.For a confidential conversation regarding this position, please contact Susan Hart-Lamont, Deputy Head on 8522 0605.Online Applications Via Our Website Should Be Addressed ToMr Nick HatelyHead of Trinity CollegeThe closing date for online applications is at 4pm on Wednesday, 12th November 2025 however we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date should we identify an outstanding applicant.[The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and background checks, including working with children checks. Commitment and adherence to the Trinity College Privacy Policy is required].High Engagement - High SupportWon't you Join Us?Trinity College is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe College has a Commitment to Inclusion and Cultural Safety and Excellence in Professional Practice