Wenona is seeking a dynamic and experienced educator to lead our PDHPE faculty. This is a unique opportunity to champion excellence in teaching and learning and shape a vibrant, inclusive culture across Years 7–12.
As Head of PDHPE, you will provide strategic and instructional leadership, guide curriculum delivery, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver contemporary, differentiated learning experiences. You will bring deep expertise in NESA and HSC requirements, model exemplary practice, and foster a collaborative and professional environment with a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities for the role include:
- Oversight of all teaching and learning in PDHPE, maintaining excellence in curriculum delivery.
- Providing expert guidance on assessment and marking across all courses and supporting the faculty in refining their practices.
- Modelling best practice in the classroom and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Supporting classroom teachers in professional development and collaborative learning approaches.
- Ensuring differentiated learning strategies meet the diverse needs of all students.
- Utilising ICT to enhance student engagement and learning in and beyond the classroom.
- Leading and managing a team of educators with professionalism, empathy, and expertise.
- Encouraging professional growth through mentorship, feedback, and collaboration.
- Engaging with colleagues in professional learning and goal setting to refine teaching practices.
- Championing a commitment to student wellbeing, and social-emotional learning.
- Contributing to the broader life of the school through support of Co-Curricular activities, school events, and professional learning.
This is a permanent teacher position with a five-year leadership contract commencing on a negotiated start date, with the latest start by Term 4, 13 October 2025.
About You:
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:
- Hold a relevant teaching qualification (minimum four-year degree) and current NESA accreditation
- Strong knowledge of NESA curriculum, HSC assessment practices and marking processes, including developments with Australian Curriculum implementation in NSW.
- Experience with HSC marking is highly desirable
- Experience teaching in a K–12 setting is an advantage
- Hold a Statements of Service
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders
- Proactive, data-informed approach to decision-making and problem-solving
- Creative and flexible in designing engaging, inclusive learning experiences
- Knowledge of or experience with the PYP is desirable
- Committed to continuous professional learning and embracing educational innovation
- Collaborative team player who contributes to a positive and collegial faculty culture
- Approachable, with a sense of humour and a passion for fostering a supportive school environment
Benefits We Offer
- Strong culture of teamwork
- Supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Access to EAP and onsite annual flu vaccinations.
- Access to Fitness Passport
Application Process
Applications should be submitted via Wenona Careers and include a resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position, copies of qualifications and names of two referees.
This role requires the successful applicant to hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check, valid NSW Police Check.
Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona’s Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Check. (https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check)
