Head of Department - HAPE
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
17 September 2026
Posted 8 Sep 2026
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Year range
4-12
School staff (FTE)
199.2
138.7 teaching · 60.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,852
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
13%
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic educator to lead our rich and vibrant Health and Physical Education (HAPE) Department. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to shape and strengthen the future of this curriculum area within a dynamic and values-driven school community.
The Head of Department – Health and Physical Education at Marist College will be an exceptional leader with a passion for learning and pastoral care. They will model evidence-informed pedagogies and curriculum innovation and be able to inspire and guide others. They should have appropriate qualifications and a clear commitment to personal, spiritual and professional development. Experience in leading a Knowledge-Rich approach to the Health and Physical Education Curriculum would be highly desirable. The Head of Department – Health and Physical Education is offered as an ongoing position commencing Term 1, January 2027.
Applications close at 5:00pm on Thursday 17 September 2026
Key Responsibilities
In the appointment of Head of Department, the Headmaster delegates the responsibility for leading, promoting, directing and coordinating the efficient and effective operation of a Subject Department. In addition to classroom teaching duties, Heads of Department work under the direction of and in collaboration with the Headmaster and College Executive to fulfil the following key responsibilities.
The Head of Department will be accountable to the Headmaster through the Deputy Headmaster and Assistant Head of School – Learning and Teaching to:
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