Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
An exciting opportunity has opened for the
Head of Sports & CCAs at the
Australian International School! If you are passionate about making a positive impact and are driven by growth and development, this role is perfect for you!
Position Requirements:
- Identifiable, high order time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrated record-keeping and administrative skills, particularly in a school setting
- Consummate communication skills; capacity to articulate the focus of the position and that of the School to students, colleagues, parents and wider audiences
- Evidence of team building and conflict resolution skills in complex environments
- Ability to work after hours on weekdays and on some weekends where required
- Demonstrable working knowledge of MS Outlook, Office, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate effectively via a variety of means - especially electronic - within a large organisation
Qualifications:
- Recognised four-year teaching qualification, including a Bachelor's Degree and Teaching Diploma, or a Bachelor of Education, or equivalent; Higher tertiary qualification will be considered favourably
- Experience as a Head of Sport/Deputy Head of Sport a distinct advantage
- An appropriate tertiary qualification, with human movement emphasis a distinct advantage
- Demonstrated capabilities to forge, and work within, a unified team
- Experience and knowledge of current practices in the field of Sport and Activity Programs in school settings across:
- Student athlete issues
- Management and appointment of coaching staff
- Administrative budgeting and finance
- Sport procedures and practices
- Event and trip management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Risk Management
- Facility Management and Maintenance
Access the full Job Description for this role here.
How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date of
20 March 2026.
We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.
Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.
