<p><strong>St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Tuesday, 10 June 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Tuesday, 20 May 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Part-Time (0.8 FTE), Temporary<br><br><strong>Join us in shaping the future of our students!</strong><br><br> Be part of <strong>St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney's</strong> dedicated team, shaping the next generation with quality education and unwavering values. Apply now and embrace an exciting journey of teaching and professional growth.<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br><strong>St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney</strong> is a prestigious Catholic institution with a rich history of academic excellence and faith-based education. Our school is dedicated to fostering the foundational development of each student, providing an enriching curriculum that blends academic achievement with spiritual growth, creativity, and a strong sense of community.&nbsp;<br><br> As such, we invite passionate and innovative educators to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of our College and its students. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic, faith-filled environment, we invite you to apply for the role of <strong>PDPHE Teacher (Junior and Middle School)</strong>.<br><br><strong>Position Highlights</strong><br><br> St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney is seeking to appoint an experienced and passionate PDHPE Teacher. This is a <strong>part-time, temporary</strong> position (potential to become a permanent position in 2026), commencing <strong>Tuesday, 10 June 2025</strong>.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.<br><br> SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.<br><br> Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As a <strong>PDHPE Teacher</strong>, you work to ensure every student reaches their full potential through high-quality, collaborative and engaging pedagogy.<br><br><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>demonstrated understanding of the PDHPE curriculum for junior and middle school. This includes knowledge of the key concepts, content strands, and assessment strategies</li> <li>ability to coordinate Sydney Catholic Schools' sports program for the College's Stage 2 and 3 students</li> <li>proven ability to plan, implement, and evaluate engaging and differentiated PDHPE lessons that cater to the diverse learning needs of students in Years K-8</li> <li>effective classroom management strategies to create a positive and supportive learning environment conducive to physical activity and open discussion of health and personal development topics</li> <li>excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider school community. Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships with young adolescents</li> <li>confidence with the integration of technology into the curriculum to promote quality learning principles</li> <li>a strong understanding of safety protocols and risk management procedures relevant to physical activities, sports, and health-related topics. Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures</li> <li>knowledge of the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of students in the junior and middle school years</li> <li>experience in teaching PDHPE within these age groups would be highly desirable</li> <li>a genuine enthusiasm for promoting healthy lifestyles, physical activity, and positive personal development in young people</li> <li>a strong commitment to the holistic wellbeing of students, understanding the interconnectedness of physical, social, emotional, and mental health</li> <li>ability to work effectively as part of a team within the PDHPE department and the wider school</li> <li>a high level of professionalism, including punctuality, organisation, and a proactive approach to professional development</li> <li>an understanding and an ability to support the Catholic life of the College.</li> </ul> <p><strong>You will have attained:</strong></p> <ul> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education</li> <li>eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter.</li> </ul> <p><i><u>Interviews may commence prior to the closing date for suitable candidates.</u></i><br><br> Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety&nbsp;</strong><br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>