Head of Health and Physical Education

$88,140 - $132,000 yearly

Melbourne Girls Grammar

South Yarra VIC, Australia

Full time

Teachers - Primary

Teachers - Secondary

Senior Leader

Job Description

We seek an outstanding Health and Physical Education educator with passion and vision, ready to lead our HPE programs into the next phase of development. MGGS has an enviable reputation for excellence and innovation, and this is reflected in our approach to wellbeing, sport, and health education.

The Head of Health and Physical Education is responsible for coordinating, leading, and promoting the School’s vision and philosophy for HPE, with a particular focus on Years 5 to 10 and VCE program

About this Role:

• Strategic and inspiring leadership opportunity
• Five-year leadership appointment with an ongoing teaching contract
• Commencing Term 1, 2026
• Lead and shape the future of our HPE department

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of innovative and inclusive Physical Education and Health programs, including outdoor education programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the HPE team.
• Promote student wellbeing through holistic health education and physical activity initiatives.
• Integrate digital technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and student engagement.
• Use data to inform curriculum planning, assessment, and targeted student support.
• Collaborate across departments to support whole-school wellbeing and transdisciplinary learning.

About You:

• Hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration or can gain VIT registration.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum design and high-impact teaching strategies
• Skilled in building respectful, meaningful relationships with students and colleagues
• Passionate about innovative, inclusive, and student-centred learning
• Collaborative and creative mindset, committed to enhancing student outcomes

Please view thePosition Descriptionfor details about this role

How to Apply:

• To apply please submit your Resume and Cover letter, addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath.
• Please visit the MGGS Website to apply.
• Applications will close 9am Monday 10 November 2025 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety included below. You need to read these before applying.

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Melbourne Girls Grammar

Melbourne Girls Grammar is a leading girls’ school in Australia, providing education from Early Learning to Year 12. Founded in 1893, the School is adjacent to Melbourne’s exceptional Royal Botanic Gardens.

Providing outstanding education through a holistic learning experience, the School also has an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and boarding facilities and prides itself on a distinct, stimulating learning environment, fostering ethical women of action.

Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning and progression.

Discover your Future Career at MGGS

Employees at Melbourne Girls Grammar have access to an extensive array of professional benefits.

Melbourne Girls Grammar welcomes applications from forward-thinking, dynamic individuals who excel in a contemporary environment.

We are as committed to our values as we are to innovation. With a rigorous curriculum and high standards, employees must uphold the values of the School in every life context and be exemplary team players.

Melbourne Girls Grammar is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equality, diversity and procedural fairness.

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