Junior School Teacher

2 weeks ago


Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Kambala Full time

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Thank you for taking the time to consider joining Kambala School. We wish you every success with your application.

Since 1887, Kambala has played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of girls, from their earliest years to their final exams and well beyond. As the top-ranked school in NSW to offer both HSC and International Baccalaureate pathways, we are fiercely proud to be a girls’ school that values an education specifically for girls.

We are specialists in uplifting young women: every aspect of our teaching and learning is tailored for them, and every program for wellbeing, health development, leadership and learning caters to their specific needs.

Our purpose is to instill unwavering courage and curiosity to educate young women of ambition, integrity and consequence. To us, every student is remarkable in the making.

Job Description

The role:

Applications are invited for appropriately qualified teachers who can deliver strong learning outcomes in the below areas.This is a temporary full-time role for all of 2026 (parental leave cover).

- Primary Years, Stages 1-3.
- NB: successful candidate may be placed on any grade level K-6.

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate:

- NESA-qualified to teach (P-6) in NSW.
- Comfortable teaching across Stages 1-3.
- Minimum 2 years' full-time teaching experience.
- Open-minded and forward-thinking in pedagogicaland pastoral practice.
- A confident and communicative team player who makes a positive contribution to the life and culture of Kambala.

We offer:

- Competitive, above-agreementrates of pay.
- A beautiful harbourside location, easily accessible to Edgecliff station via AM/PM staff shuttle bus.
- Onsite carparking or unmetered local street parking.
- Daily hot & cold lunchmenu at a nominal fee.
- Advanced professional learningfacilitated by KITE - the Kambala Institute of Teaching Excellence.
- Access to Fitness Passport, as well as onsite pool, gym, and other school facilities.
- Discounted tuition and priority placement in our Early Learning Centre (from Nursery age).
- A diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is free to be theirauthentic self.
- NB - Saturday sport is not a requirement of this role.

If you are passionate about Primary Years education and are excited at the prospect of continuing your teaching journey at one of Australia's preeminent independent girls' schools, we look forward to receiving your application directly via this platform. Please include an updated CV and a brief covering note that speaks to your interest in this position and why you are moving on from your current role.

- Interviewing will commence ASAP, so if you are interested in this role you should apply as matter of priority.
- Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- You must have unrestricted Australian working rights to apply.
- Unsolicited approachesfrom Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.
- In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees of Kambala must maintain a valid Working With Children Check.

Through implementing the NSW Child Safe Standards, Kambala commits to the development of work systems, practices, policies, and procedures that promote child protection, safety, and wellbeing within our school.

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