Assistant Head of High School 7-12 PDHPE

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Physical Education

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Salary range

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Closing date

5 November 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 22 Oct 2026

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About International Grammar School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-12

School staff (FTE)

181.7

126.5 teaching · 55.2 non-teaching

Students per teacher

9.7:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,224

Indigenous students

2%

Language other than English

26%

Girls vs boys

527 girls · 697 boys

43%
57%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Situated within moments of the CBD, International Grammar School (IGS) is Sydney's unique independent, coeducational, secular school offering quality teaching from Early Learning to Year 12. Our unique bilingual program immerses students in a second language every day. 

Unity Through Diversity is our vision for an equitable, inclusive and regenerative world.  

We are seeking an enthusiastic and exemplary 7-12 PDHPE teacher who can also take on the role of Assistant Head of Department, commencing in Term 1 2027. Experience teaching Stage 6 PDHPE is essential.

As Assistant Head of Department, you will bring a clear and exciting vision for teaching and learning in PDHPE. You will model professionalism, positivity and excellence, supporting the Head of Department in fostering a love of the subject. As an energetic and collaborative leader, you will help strengthen the breadth, depth, quality and rigour of PDHPE programs and improve student outcomes across the School.

The ideal applicant will have high-level organisational skills, strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing and academic care.

The Assistant Head of Department role attracts a Leadership Level 1 allowance and 0.2 FTE time release from teaching, maintaining a teaching load of 0.8 FTE. The initial leadership term will be three years.

We are a Child Safe organisation with strong practices that place the protection and rights of children as paramount.

Benefits:

In return for your skills and experience you will:

  • participate in regular high-quality training and professional development days at t…

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