Job Description
West Point Grey Academy is seeking a Physical & Health Education (PHE) Specialist Teacher to join our Senior School Physical Education Department on a term contract from August 28, 2026 to June 30, 2027. This leave‑replacement position is eligible for benefits coverage.
Great schools have great faculty, and WPGA has exceptional teachers and staff who are dedicated to shaping lives of inquiry, action, and joy.
West Point Grey Academy teachers and staff focus on the individual child, the whole person, and a balanced life. They give each student transformative learning experiences rooted in inquiry, shaped by action, and celebrated with joy.
Our Senior School PHE teachers are valued members of the faculty who, as part of a collaborative and student‑centred department, design and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with the BC Physical & Health Education Curriculum (Grades 8–12). This leave‑replacement role offers the opportunity to join an established department and contribute meaningfully to a culture of wellbeing, inclusion, lifelong physical literacy, and community engagement.
Ideal candidates for this role have formal training and experience in contemporary PHE curriculum, are passionate about teaching, genuinely enjoy working with adolescents, and use their knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm to make their PHE classes inclusive and engaging spaces.
All WPGA Faculty:
Provide future‑focused programs and personalized learning experiences
Design inclusive, inspiring learning environments that promote engagement, wellbeing, and belonging
Strengthen relationships within the school community through collaboration, service, and positive culture
Place student wellbeing at the heart of teaching, learning, and decision‑making
Contribute, as appropriate, to the co‑curricular life of the school
In your first year at WPGA, you'll be directly involved in:
Teaching & Curriculum
Planning, delivering, and assessing Senior School PHE courses (Grades 8–12) in alignment with the BC Physical & Health Education Curriculum
Designing learning experiences that support physical literacy, healthy and active living, social responsibility, and mental wellbeing
Maximizing the participation and potential of all learners, employing varied instructional and assessment strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners
Assessing and reporting on student learning in accordance with curriculum standards and school practices
Student Relationships & Wellbeing
Building strong, respectful, and trusting relationships with students
Supporting students’ physical, social, and emotional wellbeing through a holistic, student‑centred approach
Promoting inclusion, safety, teamwork, and belonging across learning environments
Modelling positive attitudes toward active living, cooperation, and personal responsibility
Co-Curricular Involvement
Contributing to the co‑curricular life of the school, which may include athletics, clubs, outdoor education, or other student activities, based on skills and school needs
Supporting and, where appropriate, coaching or assisting with athletic programs in at least two terms
Recognizing that participation in co‑curricular programming may require work beyond the typical school day, including early mornings, late afternoons, or occasional evenings during peak periods of the school year
Participating in school events, parent evenings, and community activities as part of faculty life
Collaboration & Professional Practice
Working collaboratively with colleagues within the PHE department and broader Senior School
Participating in faculty and departmental meetings
Engaging in reflective practice and contributing positively to the professional community throughout the term
About You
I understand that...
Teaching Physical & Health Education is relational, active, and deeply influential in adolescents’ lives
Student wellbeing, engagement, and safety are foundational to effective learning
Independent school teaching includes meaningful contributions beyond the classroom, particularly during busy periods of the academic year
Joining a school community in a leave‑replacement role requires flexibility, professionalism, and collaboration
I bring experience in…
Teaching secondary‑level Physical & Health Education or closely related coursework
Supporting or leading co‑curricular programs, such as athletics or student activities
Working effectively within established departments and collaborative school environments
I am able to...
Teach the BC Physical & Health Education Curriculum (Grades 8–12) with confidence, care, and adaptability
Build strong, positive relationships with adolescents grounded in trust and consistency
Create inclusive learning environments that support a wide range of abilities, identities, and experiences
Communicate clearly and constructively with students, families, and colleagues
Balance classroom responsibilities with co‑curricular and community commitments
Contribute positively to an established team through collaboration, reflection, and shared practice
I am becoming more...
Thoughtful and reflective in my teaching practice
Attuned to adolescent development and wellbeing
Collaborative, adaptable, and responsive within professional learning communities
Mindful of self-care so that my presence strengthens the wellbeing of the wider community
In my work, I want to…
Join a collegial and well‑resourced department for a meaningful teaching term
Support students in developing lifelong habits of physical activity, wellbeing, and teamwork
Contribute meaningfully to a school culture rooted in inquiry, action, and joy
Feel connected, purposeful, and energized in a values‑centred learning community
About Us
Founded in 1996, West Point Grey Academy is an independent co-educational day school in Vancouver, British Columbia. Set on 18 acres with sweeping views of English Bay and the North Shore mountains, we offer future-focused programs to approximately 940 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Our Process
At West Point Grey Academy, we use a structured, competency-based hiring process to create consistency, reduce bias, and focus on what matters most—teaching practice, reflection, and contribution to our school community. The process is designed to give candidates choice while ensuring fairness, and to identify educators who will be successful and supported at WPGA.
If you require accommodations to fully participate in our process, please contact [email protected].
1. Screening
At West Point Grey Academy, we value both teaching excellence and the unique strengths each educator brings. To support a fair and human process, you'll answer three open-ended prompts from three clusters (Teaching & Learning, Learning Environment, and Community & Professionalism). This will allow you to highlight areas of authentic strength while ensuring breadth across core competencies. Your responses will be reviewed without identifiers to mitigate bias in this first assessment stage.
Use of AI is permitted, but please add a one-line note at the end of each response confirming use of AI and stating how you ensured authenticity. Briefly note why you selected these three questions. You can answer the questions on the form provided, or submit your responses on a single document and upload your file.
Short-listed candidates will be asked to submit a short video to elaborate on one of their written responses.
2. Initial Conversation (30 minutes)
Successful candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted to arrange an informal conversation. This is your opportunity to interview us—you will be able to ask your questions about the school and the role.
3. Authentic Belonging Interview (2 hours)
If successful, you will progress to final interviews, where we will discuss how your teaching practice aligns with WPGA's expectations, and how you could contribute to our school.
Great schools have great faculty, and WPGA has exceptional teachers and staff who are dedicated to shaping lives of inquiry, action, and joy.
West Point Grey Academy teachers and staff focus on the individual child, the whole person, and a balanced life. They give each student transformative learning experiences rooted in inquiry, shaped by action, and celebrated with joy.
Our Senior School PHE teachers are valued members of the faculty who, as part of a collaborative and student‑centred department, design and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with the BC Physical & Health Education Curriculum (Grades 8–12). This leave‑replacement role offers the opportunity to join an established department and contribute meaningfully to a culture of wellbeing, inclusion, lifelong physical literacy, and community engagement.
Ideal candidates for this role have formal training and experience in contemporary PHE curriculum, are passionate about teaching, genuinely enjoy working with adolescents, and use their knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm to make their PHE classes inclusive and engaging spaces.
All WPGA Faculty:
Provide future‑focused programs and personalized learning experiences
Design inclusive, inspiring learning environments that promote engagement, wellbeing, and belonging
Strengthen relationships within the school community through collaboration, service, and positive culture
Place student wellbeing at the heart of teaching, learning, and decision‑making
Contribute, as appropriate, to the co‑curricular life of the school
In your first year at WPGA, you'll be directly involved in:
Teaching & Curriculum
Planning, delivering, and assessing Senior School PHE courses (Grades 8–12) in alignment with the BC Physical & Health Education Curriculum
Designing learning experiences that support physical literacy, healthy and active living, social responsibility, and mental wellbeing
Maximizing the participation and potential of all learners, employing varied instructional and assessment strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners
Assessing and reporting on student learning in accordance with curriculum standards and school practices
Student Relationships & Wellbeing
Building strong, respectful, and trusting relationships with students
Supporting students’ physical, social, and emotional wellbeing through a holistic, student‑centred approach
Promoting inclusion, safety, teamwork, and belonging across learning environments
Modelling positive attitudes toward active living, cooperation, and personal responsibility
Co-Curricular Involvement
Contributing to the co‑curricular life of the school, which may include athletics, clubs, outdoor education, or other student activities, based on skills and school needs
Supporting and, where appropriate, coaching or assisting with athletic programs in at least two terms
Recognizing that participation in co‑curricular programming may require work beyond the typical school day, including early mornings, late afternoons, or occasional evenings during peak periods of the school year
Participating in school events, parent evenings, and community activities as part of faculty life
Collaboration & Professional Practice
Working collaboratively with colleagues within the PHE department and broader Senior School
Participating in faculty and departmental meetings
Engaging in reflective practice and contributing positively to the professional community throughout the term
About You
I understand that...
Teaching Physical & Health Education is relational, active, and deeply influential in adolescents’ lives
Student wellbeing, engagement, and safety are foundational to effective learning
Independent school teaching includes meaningful contributions beyond the classroom, particularly during busy periods of the academic year
Joining a school community in a leave‑replacement role requires flexibility, professionalism, and collaboration
I bring experience in…
Teaching secondary‑level Physical & Health Education or closely related coursework
Supporting or leading co‑curricular programs, such as athletics or student activities
Working effectively within established departments and collaborative school environments
I am able to...
Teach the BC Physical & Health Education Curriculum (Grades 8–12) with confidence, care, and adaptability
Build strong, positive relationships with adolescents grounded in trust and consistency
Create inclusive learning environments that support a wide range of abilities, identities, and experiences
Communicate clearly and constructively with students, families, and colleagues
Balance classroom responsibilities with co‑curricular and community commitments
Contribute positively to an established team through collaboration, reflection, and shared practice
I am becoming more...
Thoughtful and reflective in my teaching practice
Attuned to adolescent development and wellbeing
Collaborative, adaptable, and responsive within professional learning communities
Mindful of self-care so that my presence strengthens the wellbeing of the wider community
In my work, I want to…
Join a collegial and well‑resourced department for a meaningful teaching term
Support students in developing lifelong habits of physical activity, wellbeing, and teamwork
Contribute meaningfully to a school culture rooted in inquiry, action, and joy
Feel connected, purposeful, and energized in a values‑centred learning community
About Us
Founded in 1996, West Point Grey Academy is an independent co-educational day school in Vancouver, British Columbia. Set on 18 acres with sweeping views of English Bay and the North Shore mountains, we offer future-focused programs to approximately 940 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Our Process
At West Point Grey Academy, we use a structured, competency-based hiring process to create consistency, reduce bias, and focus on what matters most—teaching practice, reflection, and contribution to our school community. The process is designed to give candidates choice while ensuring fairness, and to identify educators who will be successful and supported at WPGA.
If you require accommodations to fully participate in our process, please contact [email protected].
1. Screening
At West Point Grey Academy, we value both teaching excellence and the unique strengths each educator brings. To support a fair and human process, you'll answer three open-ended prompts from three clusters (Teaching & Learning, Learning Environment, and Community & Professionalism). This will allow you to highlight areas of authentic strength while ensuring breadth across core competencies. Your responses will be reviewed without identifiers to mitigate bias in this first assessment stage.
Use of AI is permitted, but please add a one-line note at the end of each response confirming use of AI and stating how you ensured authenticity. Briefly note why you selected these three questions. You can answer the questions on the form provided, or submit your responses on a single document and upload your file.
Short-listed candidates will be asked to submit a short video to elaborate on one of their written responses.
2. Initial Conversation (30 minutes)
Successful candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted to arrange an informal conversation. This is your opportunity to interview us—you will be able to ask your questions about the school and the role.
3. Authentic Belonging Interview (2 hours)
If successful, you will progress to final interviews, where we will discuss how your teaching practice aligns with WPGA's expectations, and how you could contribute to our school.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior School Physical & Health Education (PHE) position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Vancouver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
