Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within a warm, welcoming and collaborative environment.
We value staff who demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for energetic, dedicated and capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; and demonstrate initiative, empathy and professionalism to help the School achieve its strategic objectives
About the Role
As for our teachers, they are responsible for the intellectual development and wellbeing of their students. They do this by developing and delivering academic programs through the Dalton Plan, managing the administration of student assessment and results, and marking / record keeping to a regular cycle to keep our students engaged, motivated, and able to reach their learning goals throughout the year.
To complement this, we engage a pool of casual teachers who are experienced, subject matter and curriculum experts, and able to step in for either half / full teaching days, or short blocks as required. To this end, we are currently looking for teachers to work on a casual basis throughout the academic year and in subjects as follows:
- French
- German
- Latin
- History
- English
What You Will Do
- Teach girls in years 7 to 12, and according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) curriculum and Dalton principles of responsibility, independence, collaboration and reflection
- Ensure the knowledge, understanding and success of each student
- Use an innovative curriculum via the school Learning Management System (CANVAS)
- Use formative and summative assessment to determine student progress
- Create a stimulating classroom environment where students can flourish
- Assist other members of the department and share resources.
- Assist with the supervision of excursions after hours as required
- Other duties as directed by the Head of Department.
What You Will Bring
- A tertiary qualification in teaching
- Accreditation to teach in NSW with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
- Ability to differentiate for a diverse group of non-selective students and teach to the strengths of girls
- Ability to teach to HSC levels.
- Demonstrated excellence in communication and writing skills.
- Proven ICT skills within an environment where students bring a personal device to school.
- Well-developed time management and organisational skills.
- Willingness to continue to develop as a teacher.
- A current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- A valid Working with Children clearance.
Interested?
Further information, including a position description for this role is available at https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham
If this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK no later than 11.59pm on Monday 10 August 2026. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).
We will be conducting interviews for this role on a rolling basis and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Please note also that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Ascham School seeks to provide a child-safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of our students, and our school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and practices and our Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.
