What’s it like working at St Philip’s?
We aim to provide quality education in a caring, secure and challenging learning environment based on Christian beliefs, values and practice.
Our organisation’s core values are:
- Christ First – we want to honour Christ in all things.
- Serve One Another – we want to appreciate the unique God-given potential of each person.
- Strive For Excellence – we want to aim to do our very best all the time.
- Do What Is Right – we want to always behave in a Christian manner.
- Build Community – we want everyone to feel they belong.
What is it like working at St Philip’s Christian College Gosford?
Great results, attractive and flexible spaces, up-to-date technology and best practice based on current academic research are important to us – and unlocking the unique God-given potential in every child to lead a life of passion and purpose in whatever pursuits they choose is highly valued.
Our best assets are our passionate and purposeful teachers who are trained to consider the individual learning and wellbeing needs of every child in their class, and dedicated non-teaching staff who actively support the goals of the organisation.
What’s the focus of this position?
The PDHPE Teacher is responsible for the implementation of the College’s vision for Christian education in the classroom through the effective teaching and support of the students entrusted into your care.
What you’ll be doing:
The PDHPE Teacher is responsible for:
- Planning, preparing, delivering and evaluating high quality and effective teaching programs from a Christian perspective that are in-line with NESA requirements and help support students to achieve their potential.
- Maintaining a high level of personal professional development.
- Supporting student learning and discipline within a pastoral framework.
- Energising a passion and purpose for the students entrusted into your care.
- Supporting the wellbeing and pastoral care of the student body.
You will be required to carry out other duties that are within the limits of your skills, competence, training and/or experience as directed by your supervisor or Principal.
The essentials you’ll need:
- To promote the Christian vision and ethos of the school and broader organisation.
- To demonstrate a living relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Proven experience and expertise in subject specific Stage Four to Six syllabi.
- Possess positive classroom management skills and a desire to pastorally support and disciple the students.
- Possess a high level of interpersonal skills leading to constructive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a willingness to embrace new technologies.
- An accredited Teaching Degree as recognised by NESA.
We will encourage you along the way.
No job description can capture the complexity of running a school. Therefore, this job will include other duties as may be required as may be required by the Principal or their delegate. Job descriptions will need to be reviewed from time-to-time to ensure they remain rlevant in a rapidly changing world.
We will partner with you to support your performance and ongoing development to ensure you are fully prepared for future challenges as this position and our organisation adapts and grows. This position is full time commencing at the beginning of Term Four, 2025. The current hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:15am – 4:15pm.
It is important to note that all employees of St Philip’s Christian College are responsible for ensuring the workplace is free from sexual harassment and must not engage in any behaviour that could amount to sexual harassment.
Applications close 9:00am Tuesday 7 October 2025 unless a suitable applicant is found prior.
.png)