<p><strong>ST VINCENT’S COLLEGE</strong></p> <p><strong>Head of Department – Health and Movement Science (PDHPE)</strong></p> <p><strong>Full-time</strong></p> <p><strong>Position to start Term 2</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing Date for Applications:&nbsp;2 February 2026</strong></p> <p>St Vincent’s College is seeking to appoint a committed, professional and enthusiastic educator with strong collaborative skills to lead its Health and Movement Science faculty.</p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>St Vincent’s College (College) is an independent day and boarding school offering a contemporary Catholic Education for girls in Years 7-12. Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1858, and now under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries, we are a dynamic learning community, cherishing our Catholic heritage and fostering creativity, courage, discernment and leadership in young women.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will have</p> <ul> <li>strong instructional leadership, with a deep understanding of curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogical best practice in Health and Physical Education</li> <li>skills in&nbsp; Strategic Curriculum and Assessment Design</li> <li>capacity to lead a collaborative and high-functioning team culture. They demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead staff with varying levels of experience</li> <li>shows a strong commitment to student wellbeing, engagement, and equity</li> <li>Organisational and Operational Effectiveness</li> <li>experience in using qualitative and quantitative data to inform departmental planning and improvement.&nbsp;</li> <li>strong communication skills, able to engage professionally with staff, students, parents, and school leadership</li> <li>a commitment to ongoing professional learning, staying informed about current research in physical education, wellbeing, and leadership.&nbsp;</li> <li>experience and expertise in teaching across a range of stages and courses</li> <li>a desire to engage in pedagogical innovation and in integrating evidence-based practices in the classroom. Experience in teaching&nbsp;Stage 6 in either&nbsp;Health and Movement Science or Community and Family Studies would be an advantage.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key position criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Qualifications for and/or experience as a&nbsp;Head of Department.</li> <li>Hold the appropriate teaching qualifications and be eligible to teach in NSW</li> <li>The capacity and interest to teach&nbsp;Stage 6 courses offered by the faculty</li> <li>Ability to promote a culture of growth and achievement in the classroom by modelling a genuine passion for learning.</li> <li>Willingness to collaborate in a team to advance health and wellbeing for young women.</li> <li>A commitment to Catholic education, displaying a clear understanding of the ethos of Catholic schools and the particular Mission and Vision of the College</li> <li>Intelligent understanding of the connection between emotional and educational growth and willingness to support shared principles and practices in maintaining safe, inclusive and productive learning environments.</li> <li>A current Working with Children Check, be committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare, and well-being of young people.</li> </ul> <p><strong>We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>&nbsp;A convenient inner-city location</li> <li>&nbsp;A collaborative and supportive leadership team.</li> <li>Opportunities for ongoing professional learning.</li> <li>&nbsp;A role with genuine impact on student success and teacher growth.</li> <li>Competitive remuneration aligned with [Award / EA] and commensurate with experience.</li> <li>Fitness Passport – discounted and unlimited access to an extensive range of fitness facilities</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Application Process:</strong></p> <p>All applications with an&nbsp;<strong>Application for Employment form</strong>&nbsp;(from the College web site),&nbsp;<strong>Application Letter, CV, transcripts of qualifications, WWCC number and contact details of 3 referees</strong>&nbsp;should be sent by email to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:hr@stvincents.nsw.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Department%20%E2%80%93%20Health%20and%20Movement%20Science%20%28PDHPE%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>hr@stvincents.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=Head%20of%20Department%20%E2%80%93%20Health%20and%20Movement%20Science%20%28PDHPE%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong><u></u></strong></a><strong><u><a href="mailto:hr@stvincents.nsw.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Department%20%E2%80%93%20Health%20and%20Movement%20Science%20%28PDHPE%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@stvincents.nsw.edu.au</a></u></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>St Vincent’s College is committed to the safety of young people. We support the right of young people to be informed, transformed and empowered. We listen to our young people and learn from their insights and wisdom. We believe that everyone in our community has a role to play in ensuring a safe environment for young people. Child Protection legislation requires that, as the preferred applicant of a position classified as child-related employment, you must meet the requirements of the&nbsp;<strong>Working with Children Check.</strong></i></p> <p><i>St Vincent’s College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination.&nbsp;</i></p> <p><i>Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.</i></p>