PDHPE Teacher (ability to teach Primary or Secondary students)
Start Date: January 2027
The School
This is a non-profit, co-educational day school for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in Hong Kong. The school welcomes more than 1,100 students and operates on an Australian school year.
Primary students study the Australian national curriculum, students in Years 7-10 study the NSW Stage 4 and 5 curriculum, with school based examinations and assessments at the end of Year 10. Senior secondary students (Year 11 and Year 12) have the option to undertake either the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP).
The school’s Wellbeing Programme complements a rigorous academic focus while enabling students to celebrate excellence, develop confidence, and maintain meaningful friendships.
Hong Kong
Living and working in Hong Kong as an educator offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and vibrant city life. Everyday conveniences like efficient public transport, affordable local eateries, and low-cost healthcare help balance overall expenses. Beyond work, Hong Kong’s location makes it an ideal base for travel: with quick, inexpensive flights to destinations across East and Southeast Asia, plus easy access to Mainland China, teachers can explore new cultures on weekends or during school holidays. The city’s blend of modernity, nature, and accessibility creates an appealing and dynamic lifestyle for educators.
Role and Requirements
The PDHPE Specialist will report to the Head of PDHPE to deliver an outstanding PDHPE programme to P-6 or Years 7-12 students within the school This role involves close liaison and collaboration with Primary and Secondary PDHPE staff.
Essential Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications appropriate to the specialisation of PDHPE teaching in Years P-6 and/or Years 7-12.
- Experienced and successful PDHPE teacher.
- Experience in and understanding of the ACARA PDHPE curriculum for Years P-6 and/or experience in and understanding of the NSW PDHPE curriculum for Years 7-12.
- A strong knowledge of PDHPE and developed understanding of the PDHPE practice in the Australian context.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – know how to plan, make decisions and interact effectively with professional colleagues, participate in curriculum development, engage in professional reading and actively seek new classroom pedagogies.
- Demonstrated ability to create highly engaging PDHPE experiences based on individual needs and experience in evaluating such programmes.
- Highly developed ICT skills.
- A passionate, knowledgeable and proactive teacher with a commitment to wellbeing practices and positive psychology in education (i.e., PROSPER).
Responsibilities
The Specialist Teacher PDHPE will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Demonstrating a commitment to student wellbeing.
- Being an outstanding role model for students in regard to Health, fitness and involvement in school sport.
- Planning, implementation and teaching of the PDHPE program for the Primary years (P-6) or Secondary years (7-12).
- Teaching sequentially organised PHDPE skills; and planning experiences appropriate to students’ development.
- Wherever possible and appropriate, links should be made with school’s program of inquiry or PDHPE curriculum or NSW HSC/IB Diploma programs.
- Using a wide range of teaching strategies which cater for individual differences and learning styles.
- Providing learning experiences which incorporate technologies and innovative practices in education.
- Designing and demonstrating specialised instruction strategies and techniques.
- Using a range of assessment strategies which are fair, inclusive and appropriate.
- Promoting and celebrating Health and fitness through school sporting activities.
- Working with the Head of PDHPE in overseeing PDHPE equipment and supply ordering.
- Teaching duties as directed by the Head of PDPHE and Head of Primary.
- Assisting the Head of PDHPE in the planning and implementation of all Primary sporting carnivals and activities.
- Contributing collaboratively to the P-12 PDHPE and Sport programmes.
- Participating in sport programmes by managing and coaching two (2) core sports across each year.
- Any other duties as may be required by the Head of School.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Relocation allowance
- Medical coverage
- Tuition Fee Discounts
- Gratuity
- 2 year contract