<p><strong>Location:</strong> Marian Catholic College – Kenthurst</p> <p>Marian Catholic College Kenthurst is seeking a passionate PDHPE Teacher to join our thriving school community, commencing Term 1, 2027, in a permanent full-time capacity. If you're ready to inspire young people, promote healthy lifestyles and make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p> <p>At Marian Catholic College, we are looking for an enthusiastic educator who shares our commitment to fostering positive learning experiences, supporting student wellbeing and achieving strong outcomes for every student.</p> <p>As a PDHPE Teacher, you will play an important role in engaging students in meaningful learning experiences that develop their physical literacy, health knowledge, movement skills and understanding of the factors that contribute to lifelong health and wellbeing.</p> <p>You will have the opportunity to:</p> <ul> <li>Plan and deliver engaging PDHPE lessons that cater to the diverse physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of students.</li> <li>Provide practical and theoretical learning experiences that promote active participation, critical thinking and informed decision-making about health, movement and wellbeing.</li> <li>Foster a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages participation, confidence, resilience and respect.</li> <li>Implement effective classroom and behaviour management strategies that support positive student engagement and learning.</li> <li>Design and implement effective assessment practices, communicate assessment requirements in accordance with the College assessment schedule, and maintain accurate records of student achievement.</li> <li>Apply strong pedagogical knowledge and evidence-informed teaching practices to enhance student learning and achievement.</li> <li>Differentiate learning experiences to support diverse learning needs and challenge students to achieve their potential.</li> <li>Collaborate creatively and constructively within the PDHPE Faculty and across the wider College community.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Plan and deliver curriculum-aligned PDHPE learning experiences that support student development and achievement.</li> <li>Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment for both practical and classroom-based lessons.</li> <li>Use effective assessment, feedback and reporting practices to monitor and support student progress.</li> <li>Apply sound pedagogical knowledge to continually improve teaching and learning.</li> <li>Set high, achievable expectations for students and support them to develop confidence, responsibility and a commitment to lifelong health and wellbeing.</li> <li>Contribute positively to faculty planning, collaborative practice and the wider life of the College.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>To excel in this rewarding role, you will align with the values of Marian Catholic College and demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>Relevant qualifications and the ability to teach PDHPE effectively across the secondary years.</li> <li>A passion for PDHPE and a commitment to promoting student engagement, physical activity, health literacy and wellbeing.</li> <li>Strong pedagogical knowledge and the ability to develop engaging, differentiated learning experiences for students with diverse needs and abilities.</li> <li>Effective classroom management skills and the ability to establish positive, respectful relationships with students.</li> <li>Confidence in using ICT and digital resources purposefully to enhance teaching and learning, alongside the ability to deliver engaging and effective lessons in device-free learning environments.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills, including the ability to meet assessment, reporting and administrative deadlines.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and families.</li> <li>A commitment to teamwork, active participation in the Marian community and ongoing professional learning.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Accreditations</strong></p> <p>To be eligible for this role, you must have:</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility to teach in NSW according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).</li> <li>Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications, with new graduates encouraged to apply.</li> <li>A valid Working with Children Check clearance and compliance with relevant NSW child protection legislation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Marian Catholic College Kenthurst is a caring community with a family atmosphere that connects parents, students and staff. We are a co-educational, comprehensive Catholic secondary school in the Diocese of Parramatta, catering for over 1,000 students across Years 7–12. Our teaching community aims to deliver an engaging and innovative curriculum that responds to the interests, needs and aspirations of our students.</p> <p>We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system committed to responding to the needs of students in a rapidly changing world. With more than 5,000 passionate employees across 83 primary and secondary schools, CSPD is dedicated to transforming learning and unlocking the potential of more than 40,000 students.</p> <p>CSPD offers competitive remuneration, salary packaging, parental leave, wellbeing programs and professional development opportunities.</p> <p><strong>Additional Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>25% discount on the Diocesan Tuition Fee and Building Levy for staff children attending a CSPD school.</li> <li>Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p>This role involves direct interaction with children. Appointment is contingent upon satisfactory child-related employment screening, including a valid Working with Children Check. The successful applicant must also comply with CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For further information, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website.</p> <p>We are committed to promoting the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.</p> <p>Applicants from non-religious backgrounds are welcome to apply, provided they are willing to support the Catholic ethos.</p> <p><strong>Apply Today!</strong></p> <p>If you are passionate about making a difference and want to join a diverse organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of students, we encourage you to submit your application.</p> <p>Begin your journey with Marian Catholic College Kenthurst by clicking the <strong>APPLY</strong> button.</p> <p>Please note: Applications may be considered as they are received, and early applications are encouraged.</p>