Specialist Teacher
1 week ago
Hunter Valley Grammar School seeks to appoint a part-time (0.4 FTE) temporary (12 month) Specialist Teacher – PDHPE to join our Junior School commencing Term 1 2026, for the 2026 school year.
The Specialist Teacher – PDHPE is a proactive member within our Junior School and is engaged in providing a stimulating, engaging, evidence informed and holistic education to K-6 students, specialising in PDHPE.
Work Pattern: All staff are expected to be on campus each term from 8:00am until at least 4:00pm. Staff meetings and co-curricular activities may finish later. As this is a 0.4 FTE role, HVGS will endeavour to schedule the teaching load across two days; however, this arrangement may not be feasible throughout the 12-month appointment.
Key Duties
Teach PDHPE classes as determined by the applicable timetable. Classes will be drawn from K-6 and will include both practical PE lessons and classroom Health lessons. Depending on the needs of the school, the timetable may include a small number of out-of-subject lessons.
Work as an effective member of the PDHPE team and the Junior School Staff, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills.
Be proactive in providing an academically challenging, stimulating, and safe environment where students are enthused about learning.
Attend all assemblies and carnivals.
Attend all parent/teacher nights, presentation ceremonies, professional learning days and other school functions as determined by the Principal, some of these are outside of normal hours.
Attend our annual school camps; which generally occur during term time and require nights away from home.
Support colleagues by taking occasional relief lessons.
Contribute to the co-curricular programme of the School. In particular, contribute to the organisation of Junior School carnivals, Junior School Sport, and some representative sport by selecting, coaching and training some teams.
Have an active professional development plan and attend all required PD sessions & staff meetings.
Be familiar and continually upskill in the learning management and information technology systems that the School utilises.
Any other duties as directed.
About You
Be an all-round professional, dedicated to continuing development who excels in working collaboratively.
Be able to demonstrate excellence in improving student learning and wellbeing outcomes through the specialisation of PDHPE.
Demonstrate expertise in teaching fundamental movement skills, physical literacy, health and wellbeing to young learners.
Have an excellent knowledge of the NESA syllabus outcomes for PDHPE K-6, and proven skills as a Primary PDHPE Teacher, Primary Classroom teacher or secondary PDHPE teacher.
Understand Guided Inquiry and be able to successfully implement it in the classroom.
Value a partnership with families of the School in seeking the best outcome for each student.
Understand and is committed to the Australian Professional Standards for Teaching.
Be accredited with NESA (or be eligible for accreditation) and hold an appropriate tertiary qualification or qualifications.
Current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Desirable:
Experience as a Primary PDHPE teacher.
Experience with the Primary Years' Program (International Baccalaureate), or extensive knowledge of the PYP, will be regarded as beneficial, but no excellent teacher who is willing to learn will be disqualified for not having taught already in a PYP school.
Strong ICT skills will be regarded favourably. This includes the purposeful integration of technology into classroom pedagogies and the capacity to use technology well in completing personal professional tasks.
Passion for and experience in co-curricular sports offered by the School.
Position Description
Benefits
At HVGS, we're dedicated to empowering our staff to thrive in the dynamic realm of teaching and learning. We uphold this commitment by equipping our educators with cutting-edge tools and skills necessary to excel in their profession. Moreover, HVGS offers a suite of exclusive benefits to our valued staff members, including:
15 days Personal Leave for all full-time, permanent staff (prorated for part-time staff)
Generous professional development opportunities.
Access to Fitness Passport, which provides you and your family with flexible access to a wide range of gyms and pools, at a discounted price.
State-of-the-Art teaching and learning infrastructure.
Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
Access to Staff strength and conditioning sessions and the school gym.
Salary Sacrificing options, including novated leasing.
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