PDHPE Teacher (7-12)

Frensham Schools

MITTAGONG, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: PDHPE , Physical Education

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 17 August 2025


Frensham is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic PDHPE Teacher with experience teaching PDHPE/HMS to HSC level, to join us on a full-time basis from Term 1, 2026. The role includes an allocation to Sport as part of the teaching load.

<p><strong>About Frensham</strong></p> <p>Established in 1913, Frensham is one of Australia’s most respected boarding and day schools for girls. Frensham inspires its students to be critical, ethical and flexible thinkers, equipped to be future leaders in a complex and rapidly changing world.</p> <p>Frensham is an outward-looking and forward-thinking school. Our passionate and dedicated staff work as a highly professional team that takes the time to consider and support each girl’s individual learning, growth and development as independent, empowered young people. Our belief is that students rise to the intellectual life around them, which creates a culture designed to inspire intellectual and emotional growth and maturity, helping every student to thrive.</p> <p>In a stimulating living and learning environment, surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty, girls are challenged and supported to develop the skills and the motivation to contribute positively to their local and global communities. They are taught to value kindness, resilience, empathy and compassion, and to carry these attributes with them for life, alongside the School’s core values.</p> <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <p><strong>Frensham is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic PDHPE Teacher with experience teaching PDHPE/HMS to HSC level, to join us on a full-time basis from Term 1, 2026. The role includes an allocation to Sport as part of the teaching load.</strong></p> <p>The Frensham PDHPE/Sport Faculty is a cohesive group of colleagues who work collaboratively, share skills and support each other in order to promote their courses to students as a challenging and exciting field of learning.</p> <p>Frensham has high-quality facilities on a 180-hectare campus including expansive games fields, indoor swimming pool, two-court indoor sports complex, basketball, netball and tennis courts, an indoor gymnasium, an exercise gymnasium, weights room and water-based turf hockey field.&nbsp;Currently, more than 90% of the girls play IGSA team sport every term.</p> <p>Frensham participates in the Sydney-based IGSA Sport competition and teams play ‘at home’ each term travelling to Sydney for Finals and Carnivals each term. Frensham also hosts the annual IGSA Cross Country Carnival.&nbsp; In addition, Frensham students participate in interschools Equestrian and Snow Sports competition.</p> <p>The position would suit:</p> <ul> <li>Experienced teachers with proven success in teaching at all levels, and keenness to join outstanding colleagues and highly motivated students in Australia’s leading boarding school for girls, or</li> <li>Recent graduates with proven ability to meet the goals of the faculty.</li> </ul> <p>They will also possess strong interpersonal and organisational skills as well as be committed to implementing contemporary pedagogical practices.</p> <p>All teaching staff are committed to a professional learning programme focused on improvement in professional practice as part of a school-wide pursuit of excellence in teaching.</p> <p><strong>Position Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Possess appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications relevant to the position.</li> <li>Experience teaching or ability to teach PDHPE/HMS to HSC Level.</li> <li>Dynamic and effective classroom practitioner.</li> <li>Ability to differentiate instruction and cater for a range of learning abilities and needs.</li> <li>Thorough understanding of the learning process, including the role of assessment and feedback.</li> <li>A commitment to pastoral care and meeting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of students.&nbsp;</li> <li>An understanding of and commitment to the educational needs of young women.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>A commitment to collaborative teaching practices and an ability to contribute to a team and faculty of professional educators.&nbsp;</li> <li>An ability to use ICT to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement beyond the classroom.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Personal Capabilities and Characteristics</strong></p> <ul> <li>Commitment to the values and ethos of Frensham Schools.</li> <li>Willingness to contribute to the full life of the School, through involvement in Boarding and co-curricular activities.</li> <li>Commitment to ongoing professional development.</li> <li>Open-minded, collaborative, enthusiastic and optimistic.</li> <li>Personal integrity, honesty and fairness.</li> <li>Creative and well-organised.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please note:</strong> The provision of accommodation on campus may be available to a suitable candidate.</p> <p><strong>Commencement: </strong>Term 1, 2026.</p>
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<p><strong>Applications:&nbsp;</strong>Applications should be addressed to the Head of Frensham, Mr Geoff Marsh, and must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of three referees.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Please email your application to:&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au?subject=PDHPE%20Teacher%20%287-12%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=PDHPE%20Teacher%20%287-12%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au?subject=PDHPE%20Teacher%20%287-12%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Closing date for applications:&nbsp;</strong>Sunday, 17 August 2025.</p> <p>Early applications are appreciated to assist in the interview process.</p> <p><strong>Further information:&nbsp;</strong>Call Victoria Hindmarch, +61 2 4860 2000.</p> <p>All staff at Frensham Schools take an active role in ensuring our Child Protection programs, policies and processes are at the forefront of all that we do. A Working with Children Check Clearance Number must be provided to the School prior to confirmation of the appointment.</p>

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