Teacher- Head of Sport

Teacher - Head of Sport

Nowra Anglican College, Bomaderry

Nowra Anglican College is a P-12 community focused on compassion, wisdom, and learning, grounded in Christian principles. We are a community of learners dedicated to living and serving in Christ’s world, committed to providing high-quality Christian education in a welcoming environment where every individual belongs. Our aim is to unlock each student's potential, fostering confident, active learners who contribute positively to their world.

The Opportunity

Nowra Anglican College seeks an energetic, innovative, and organised Head of Sport (K-12) to lead, oversee, and enhance all aspects of our school-based and representative sports programs. This is a key leadership role for a professional passionate about building community spirit, developing elite and inclusive sporting pathways, and mentoring both staff and students. The successful candidate will champion the College's Christian vision and values, integrating them into the sporting life of the College and utilising the Building Learning Power teaching framework.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Director of Student Wellbeing, your leadership will include:

• Program Leadership: Overseeing the K-12 sporting calendar, managing event compliance (including risk assessments and transport), and directing the Sports Administrator.
• Carnivals & Weekly Sport: Leading major Senior and Junior School carnivals (Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics) and coordinating secondary weekly sports options.
• Representative Pathways: Representing the College at SASSA and AICES forums, managing student selections, and communicating with parents.
• Community Culture: Elevating school spirit, celebrating student achievements, and sourcing and deploying qualified coaches.
• Pastoral Care: Collaborating with wellbeing staff to support students in balancing academic and sporting demands.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• An active and sensitive commitment to the Christian gospel, its values, and its place within an independent Anglican school context, including active involvement in a local church.
• A recognized teaching degree (e.g., Bachelor of Education or post-graduate teaching qualifications) and eligibility for accreditation with the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA).
• A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Outstanding organisational and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage busy daily operations and work effectively under time pressure.
• The capacity to liaise warmly and professionally with a diverse network of internal and external stakeholders, including parents, students, local sports vendors, and SASSA/AICES officials.

What We Offer

• Leadership Recognition: A Coordinator 2 Level position with an allocated time allowance to support effective leadership.
• Collaborative Culture: The opportunity to work alongside a dedicated Senior Teaching Team.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for innovation within a developing role and the chance to shape the future of K-12 sport on the South Coast.

How to Apply

If you are ready to lead our sporting program with energy, excellence, and purpose, we invite you to apply. Please submit your application, including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your current resume, via our College employment portal.

Application Details:

• Closing Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
• Standard Hours: 8:15 am – 3:45 pm (as a member of the Senior Teaching Team)
• Work Type: Full-time, onsite
• Location: Bomaderry
• Enquiries: Please contact the Principal’s office for a confidential discussion.