Assistant Head of High School 7-12 PDHPE
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Physical Education
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
5 November 2026
Posted 23 Oct 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
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 the …