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PDHPE/Dance Teacher - 12 Month Contract from Term 4, 2026
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
Physical Education
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
11 June 2026
About Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta
1,097
Total students
94.6
Teaching FTE
47.2
Non-teaching FTE
1,144
ICSEA value
94th percentile · Higher SES
51%
EAL/D Background
1%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Our Lady of Mercy College is inviting applications from qualified PDHPE teachers with additional expertise and qualifications in dance education for a 12-month contract position.
Who are we?
Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is an independent Catholic school for girls, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1889 and entrusted to Mercy Partners in 2021. Grounded in the Mercy values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice and Service, the College nurtures students and staff as visionary leaders and compassionate changemakers. Mercy is expressed as empathy and love in action, within a community where academic learning and faith flourish together.
The opportunity
Our Lady of Mercy College is seeking a passionate and qualified PDHPE teacher with additional qualification and expertise as a dance educator to join our vibrant learning community on a 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator committed to fostering student wellbeing, promoting physical literacy, and inspiring creativity through dance. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to deliver engaging PDHPE programs alongside high-quality dance instruction, while also leading, managing, and sustaining a flourishing and popular dance co-curricular program contributing to both the curriculum and wider college life. The primary purpose of this role is to nurture the gifts and talents of each student ensuring that our Catholic practices and Mercy Values underpin all aspects of life in the school.
What are we looking for?
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and current NESA accreditatio…