Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
3 days ago
**Position Information**:
The Ponds High School, located in the suburb of The Ponds in the north-west of Sydney is a 7-12 comprehensive high school that will have over 2370 students in Years 7-12 in 2026. Fifty-three per cent of these students come from a non-English speaking background and 0.3% identify as ATSI. The school shares a site with Riverbank Public School and is a part of an innovative and energetic community approach to teaching and learning. The school has developed outstanding teaching and learning programs including; a strong welfare approach to student wellbeing, a culturally inclusive program and support for the creative and performing arts. The school has three support classes, a HP&GE class in each year and has an active BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program using the learning platform Canvas. This is the second Head Teacher PDHPE, managing sport is on this Head Teacher job description and the new curriculum requirement of Health and Movement Science.
**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria.
1. Approval to teach Physical Development, Health & Physical Education Community & Family Studies, and Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated capacity to lead a dynamic PDHPE faculty with the capacity to develop the skills and the ability of a large and diverse range of teachers.
3. Demonstrated ability to work productively and proactively as a member of the executive team to analyse data and lead and support whole school priorities and initiatives that result in improved outcomes for students.
4. Demonstrated passion and commitment to nurturing and promoting physical activity, sports and a positive approach to health, wellbeing and nutrition across a school/community
**General Selection Criteria**:
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy
**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.
**About the NSW Department of Education
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per yearPosition InformationThe Ponds High School, located in the suburb of The Ponds in the north-west of Sydney is a 7-12 comprehensive high school that will have over 2370 students in Years 7-12 in 2026. Fifty-three per cent of these students come from a non-English speaking background and 0.3% identify as ATSI. The school shares a site with Riverbank Public...
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia EducationHQ Full timeOverviewThe Ponds High School, located in The Ponds in the north‑west of Sydney, is a 7–12 comprehensive high school that will have over 2370 students in Years 7–12 in 2026. The school emphasises welfare, a culturally inclusive program, support for the creative and performing arts, and a BYOD program using Canvas. This Head Teacher PDHPE role includes...
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia EducationHQ Full timeOverviewThe Ponds High School, located in The Ponds in the north‑west of Sydney, is a 7–12 comprehensive high school that will have over 2370 students in Years 7–12 in 2026. The school emphasises welfare, a culturally inclusive program, support for the creative and performing arts, and a BYOD program using Canvas. This Head Teacher PDHPE role includes...
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