Head of Health and Physical Education

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety. You need to read these before applying.

Teaching Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and must hold a current Police Check or be in the process of obtaining one, in order to work at Melbourne Girls Grammar. Professional Support Staff Applicants must hold or prior to commencing employment, be willing to obtain a current and valid Victorian Working with Children's Check (Employee Type).

All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, and verification of Working with Children Check Card or VIT Registration as part of the recruitment process.

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Melbourne Girls Grammar is a leading independent girls' school with a proud history since 1893. We empower students from Early Learning to Year 12 to grow with confidence, courage, and independence.

We seek an outstanding Health and Physical Education educator with passion and vision, ready to lead our HPE programs into the next phase of development. MGGS has an enviable reputation for excellence and innovation, and this is reflected in our approach to wellbeing, sport, and health education.

The Head of Health and Physical Education is responsible for coordinating, leading, and promoting the School's vision and philosophy for HPE, with a particular focus on Years 5 to 10 and VCE program

About this Role:

• Strategic and inspiring leadership opportunity
• Five-year leadership appointment with an ongoing teaching contract
• Commencing Term 1, 2026
• Lead and shape the future of our HPE department

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of innovative and inclusive Physical Education and Health programs, including outdoor education programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the HPE team.
• Promote student wellbeing through holistic health education and physical activity initiatives.
• Integrate digital technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement.
• Use data to inform curriculum planning, assessment, and targeted student support.
• Collaborate across departments to support whole-school wellbeing and transdisciplinary learning.

About You:

• Hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration or can gain VIT registration.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design and high-impact teaching strategies
• Skilled in building respectful, meaningful relationships with students and colleagues
• Passionate about innovative, inclusive, and student-centred learning
• Collaborative and creative mindset, committed to enhancing student outcomes

Please view the Position Descriptionfor details about this role, including key responsibilities.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted via the Melbourne Girls Grammar Careers Page (applications will not be accepted via email) and include:

• A cover letter addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath, outlining your interest in and suitability for the role
• A current resume
• The names and contact details of three confidential referees

Applications will close 9.00am Monday 10 November 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety included below. You need to read these before applying.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

• As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
• We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
• We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child's exposure to family violence.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child's safety, which we follow rigorously.
• We are committed to preventing child abuse, identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks.
• We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the emotional, physical and cultural safety of all children and to providing a safe environment for their learning.
• We are committed to promoting the cultural safety and participation of Indigenous children, young people and their families.
• We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.