Secondary PDHPE Teacher with option for Head of Department Role
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Physical Education
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Posted 14 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
119.2
73.9 teaching · 45.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,060
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
30%
Girls vs boys
559 girls · 501 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Seventh-day Adventist Schools (NNSW) Limited is seeking a dedicated and passionate full-time secondary PDHPE Teacher to join the team at Macquarie College, commencing in Term 1, 2027. There may also be the possibility for Head of Department for the right applicant
Macquarie College (MC) is a Preschool to Year 12 independent School, owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The school campus is located on the boarder of Wallsend and Elermore Vale, in the Newcastle area. With a history of providing quality Christian education for over 120 years, Macquarie College’s mission is grounded in Seventh-day Adventist Church’s mission and continues to see the College strive to provide opportunities for students to know Christ, develop their full potential and cultivate a love of learning.
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- An understanding and commitment to the purpose and ethos of Adventist Education and the Church as described by Adventist Schools Australia and our statements of belief Statements of Belief
- Possess a strong foundation in classroom instruction, with demonstrated expertise in effective teaching strategies, assessment practices, and curriculum development aligned with NESA requirements.
- Demonstrate the ability to design and deliver engaging, innovative, and challenging programs of work that cater to diverse learning needs.
- Have a student-focused outlook, demonstrating the ability to build positive relationships and create a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Demonstrate proven ability to differentiate teaching strategies and ma…