Merrylands High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school (enrolment 790 students, including 72% students from a non-English speaking background). The school's strategic directions include, 'raising expectations and enhancing the quality of student learning', 'fostering quality teaching and leadership' and 'Effective Communication and Connections'. There is a strong focus on academic achievement, student engagement, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), innovative technology, meaningful community participation and whole school professional learning aligned to school's strategic directions.
1. Approval to teach Personal Development and Physical Education (PDHPE), Community and Family Studies and Sport, Lifestyle & Rec / Phy Act & Sport.
2. Highly developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with the capacity to contribute to faculty and whole school programs and initiatives and work as a collaborative member of the PDHPE faculty.
3. Ability to use effective classroom management skills and wellbeing practices to create classrooms and outdoor environments that are dynamic, engaging, inclusive and foster a culture of high expectations.
4. Demonstrated ability to promote sport in school and coach sporting teams including but not limited to rugby league, soccer, and netball.
Pdhpe Teacher • Sydney, Australia