Now recruiting | Learning Area Leader
PE / Health / Outdoor Education
A key leadership role shaping the next phase of student experience in PE/Health/ODE, supporting students to flourish in our new high performance sports precinct.
About the role
The College is seeking applications from suitably qualified SACE Physical Education and Health Teachers passionate about faculty leadership. Knowledge of SACE Outdoor Education is also desirable.
For the successful candidate, a permanent, full time teaching position awaits with a 3 year Position of Responsibility (POR) Level 2 in the role of Learning Area Leader – PE/Health/ODE, commencing in 2024.
Further information:
About you
As an experienced faculty leader, you know how to achieve results through your team. You establish and build strong relationships within your faculty, across the school and broader community in support of delivering outstanding student outcomes and experiences. You are skilled at galvanising the faculty and broader community to support the wholistic experience of the student, including in relation to sports carnivals and events.
You thrive on the opportunity to develop and lead world-class teaching and learning in the disciplines of PE, Health and Outdoor Education and can demonstrate inquiry and cross disciplinary approaches in your practice. You are a collaborative leader who recognises the value of diversity in the pursuit of excellence.
A passionate, energetic and enthusiastic educator, you are highly competent and committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students can flourish in all aspects of their humanity. You develop strong and positive working relationships with your students and establish highly engaging learning environments in and out of the classroom.
You possess an expert knowledge within your learning area/s and the curriculum and are able to teach PE to Stage 2. Knowledge of the IB programmes will be a strong advantage, yet is not essential. You know how to teach and assess the curriculum and can demonstrate that you know your students.
You actively engage in your own continuous professional and personal learning and formation and through your leadership experience, can demonstrate how you have supported others in their formation.
How to apply
To apply, please provide:
- Current resume including the names and contact details of 3 referees.
- Cover letter (no more than 2 A4 pages) explaining:
- What has motivated you to apply for this leadership position at Mercedes College
- Your key leadership skills/attributes that make you suitable to take Mercedes through its next phase of student experience in PE/Health/ODE
- A completed Applicant Declaration Form
Email your application to recruitment@mercedes.catholic.edu.au
Applications close 9am Monday 2 October 2023.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Ciplys (Executive Director – Human Resources) on 0428 819 207.