HEAD OF HPE & SPORT (Secondary)

HEAD OF HPE & SPORT (Secondary)

PERMANENT/FULL TIME 2027

Lead HPE. Shape Sport. Inspire Students.

Who we are

Caloundra Christian College is a Pre-Kindy to Year 12 independent Christian school on the Sunshine Coast. We are a team of committed educators and support personnel who fundamentally believe that every student is unique and created in God’s image.

We seek to create an authentic learning community where students and staff flourish, with Christ at the helm. Our students are encouraged to grow in confidence, character, knowledge and capability through purposeful, creative and engaging learning opportunities.

The opportunity

Are you an experienced HPE educator and sporting leader ready to take the next step in your career?

Caloundra Christian College is seeking an energetic, strategic and passionate Head of HPE & Sport to lead our Years 7–12 HPE program and shape the continued growth of our College sporting culture.

This is an opportunity to combine your passion for teaching, leadership and sport – developing staff, inspiring students and creating sporting opportunities that cater for participation, performance and everything in between.

If you are someone who enjoys both the strategic side of leadership and the energy of being on the field, at the carnival or courtside, this could be the role for you.

The role

The Head of HPE & Sport is a key middle-leadership position within our Secondary Learning Community, providing leadership across both the academic HPE program and the College’s sporting and co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

The role will involve leading and mentoring HPE teaching staff, overseeing curriculum, assessment and reporting, developing a comprehensive and inclusive sporting program, coordinating with the Primary Sports Coordinator for major College sporting events and carnivals, as well as developing pathways for students seeking higher levels of sporting participation and achievement.

You will also build strong relationships with sporting associations, external coaches, local sporting organisations, families and the wider community, while ensuring high standards of safety, risk management and child protection across all HPE and sporting activities.

This is a Head of Department/teaching position with a Position of Added Responsibility (PAR).

Motivated and experienced applicants will:

* Hold tertiary qualifications in Education, with a major in Physical Education/Health, or equivalent;
* Bring significant experience in HPE curriculum leadership and sporting program management;
* Demonstrate strong knowledge of Australian Curriculum Version 9 HPE and relevant QCAA Senior Secondary pathways;
* Have proven experience leading, mentoring and developing teaching staff;
* Have experience planning and coordinating major sporting events and whole-school carnivals;
* Demonstrate strong organisational, strategic planning, time management and problem-solving skills;
* Have experience managing sporting budgets, facilities, equipment and external providers;
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of WHS, risk management and child safety requirements;
* Communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff, families, sporting associations and the wider community;
* Demonstrate the ability to develop a positive, inclusive and high-performing sporting culture;
* Hold current, unrestricted Queensland Teacher Registration;
* Hold current First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis certification;
* Be eligible to work in Australia.

Faith-based Attributes

Committed Christian with current church involvement;
Ascribe to the Statement of Faith and College values;
Demonstrate a high standard of personal conduct, integrity and an outworking of spiritual fruit;
Demonstrate a commitment to Christian education and the holistic development of young people.

For further information about the Head of HPE & Sport role or to request a Role Description, please email employment@calcc.qld.edu.au

Applications

To apply for this position, please complete the application form found via this link.   You will also be required to email your cover letter and resume to – employment@calcc.qld.edu.au.

Applications close :  14 September 2026, however we will begin shortlisting and interviews prior to this date. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.