PDHPE Teacher (0.4FTE)

PDHPE Teacher (0.4FTE)
Ascham School

EDGECLIFF, NSW

Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: PDHPE, Physical Education

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)

Applications Close: 17 June 2026

We are seeking a temporary part-time (0.4FTE) PDHPE Teacher in terms 3 and 4 for long service leave cover.

Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm, welcoming and collaborative environment.

We value staff who demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the school. We look for energetic, dedicated and capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; and demonstrate initiative, empathy and professionalism to help the school achieve its strategic objectives

As for our teachers, they are responsible for the intellectual development and well-being of their students. They do this by developing and delivering academic programs through the Dalton Plan, managing the administration of student assessment and results, and marking / record keeping. Ascham teachers also have a form class, and contribute to the activities of their department and the School as a whole.

We are seeking a temporary part-time (0.4FTE) PDHPE Teacher to teach in our Senior School, and work for terms 3 and 4, 2026. This is to cover the long service leave of another teacher, with the successful candidate joining our highly experienced PDHPE department. The load will be across 3 days, working all day Mondays and Thursdays, and also on Friday afternoons.

What You Will Do

• Write, implement and evaluate teaching programs
• Actively participate in the planning of curriculum, writing of programs and resources
• Use formative and summative assessments to determine student progress
• Submit marking, reports and results in a timely manner and meets deadlines
• Mark work for students within one week of submission
• Monitor and report on the progress of all students
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Will Bring

• A tertiary major and accreditation with NESA, as well as experience teaching PDHPE from P to 12
• The ability to be a dynamic and inspiring teacher who can promote a love of personal development, health and physical education throughout the School
• Ability to differentiate for a diverse group of non-selective students, and teach to the strengths of girls
• Demonstrated communication and writing skills
• Well developed time management and organisational skills
• Proven ICT skills within an environment where students bring a personal device to school
• Ability to follow instructions, work unsupervised and be a cooperative team member
• A valid Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) and First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Interested?

Further information, including a position description for this role is available at https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham

If this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK no later than 11.59pm on 17 June 2026. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing NESA, WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).

We are conducting interviews for this role on a rolling basis and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Ascham School seeks to provide a child-safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of our students, and our school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and practices and our Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.