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at Ascham
We look to attract, develop and retain those who care deeply about girls’ education, and are dedicated to supporting our students under the Dalton Plan.
Working at Ascham
The expertise and commitment of Ascham’s teachers and corporate services staff are just two reasons why Ascham girls flourish during their time at School and beyond.
To ensure we maintain this successful dynamic, we look to attract, develop and retain those who care deeply about girls’ education, and are dedicated to supporting our students in their educational development under the guide of the Dalton Plan.
We post all current employment opportunities on this site and on Seek.
Current vacancies
The expertise and commitment of Ascham’s teachers and corporate services staff are just two reasons why Ascham girls flourish during their time at School and beyond.
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.
The process
To ensure we maintain this successful dynamic, we look to attract, develop and retain those who care deeply about girls’ education, and are dedicated to supporting our students in their educational development under the guide of the Dalton Plan.
Below is a list of our current vacancies, which can also be found on Seek. Please ensure you read the position description for the role you are interested in, and you have prepared any documentation before you apply.
Please contact our Human Resources team with any queries.
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?
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 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
During each school term Ascham Catering delivers 3 meals a day to approximately 120 boarders who live onsite, packed lunches to Junior School students, and lunch to some 250 employees. The team includes a Head Chef, Chef, Food and Beverage Supervisor, Kitchen Assistants and Kitchen Hands who work to a 7-day roster, and around the needs of school stakeholders.
It’s a busy and fun team, who produce delicious, high quality and healthy food for Ascham boarders, students, staff and functions. And right now, we’re looking for a Head of Catering to lead, manage and ensure things run effectively, within budget and to high levels of customer and stakeholder satisfaction.
This is a permanent, full time, and predominantly school term-time only role, but with an additional 3 weeks during school holiday periods for preparation, stocktaking and deep cleaning purposes.
What You Will Do
Deliver an effective and efficient catering service that offers balanced, nutritious and appealing meals
Manage retail catering operations to maximise profitability, minimise waste and ensure product / service quality
Plan and direct the production and service of food and beverages including cyclical menus, and dietary requirements
Oversee the daily preparation, production, cooking, presentation, service arrangements and food handling-practices of the Ascham Catering team, to ensure high levels of food safety and hygiene
Lead the team and ensure members are coached, motivated, inspired, trained, rostered and deployed efficiently
Adopt a customer focus, seeking feedback on catering services, and following up on comments received
Negotiate best value supplier contracts to ensure quality and cost effectiveness
Ensure Ascham meets requirements under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 and NSW Food Act 2003
Ensure safe operating procedures occur in a risk-free manner, and following regular training sessions
Prepare an annual catering budget, ensure food stock levels are maintained, and complete month-end financial reporting
Implement and maintain kitchen management systems and software to improve reporting and financial controls.
What You Will Bring
A diploma in Hospitality and / or relevant trade qualifications
At least 5 years’ experience as a Head Chef, Chef Manager or Catering Manager in a similar environment
Experience with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety management system
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage projects and budgets
Experience in leading and managing teams including rostering people for work
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
Experience with kitchen / point of sale software, and Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel
A valid Working with Children Check.
Interested?
Please apply via SEEK by 11.59pm on Monday 3 August. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Ascham School seeks to provide a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and well being of our students, with school staff 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.
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. As an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, it offers a warm, welcoming and collaborative environment.
As for our staff, we value those 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
We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our Property Team as a General Hand.
This is an entry-level opportunity that does not require formal trade qualifications or extensive experience. We are however looking for someone with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong commitment to supporting the day-to-day operations of the school.
The role is all year round (including during school holidays when the role is at its busiest) and from Monday to Friday. Occasional additional hours or weekend work may be required with sufficient notice, and annual leave can be taken throughout the year during school terms.
What You Will Do
Assist with general maintenance and manual labour tasks, such as moving furniture and equipment between classrooms and meeting areas
Set-up and remove event or function equipment
Undertake and own daily swimming pool inspections, water quality testing, and pool plant monitoring
Coordinate the school’s mail and packages delivery process
Coordinate the movement of goods and internal deliveries between departments
Assisting with the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, students, parents, and visitors during student drop-off and pick-up periods
Attend relevant training courses as required to perform maintenance tasks in a safe manner
Assist other workers (including subcontractors and suppliers) to complete repairs as needed, and learn new skills and techniques in the process!
What You Will Bring
A positive strong work ethic, positive attitude, enthusiasm for learning, and willingness to try new skills
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, with good communication and interpersonal skills
High levels of reliability, punctuality and dependability
Physical fitness and capable of undertaking manual handling, event setup, and general operational duties
Ability to work professionally in a busy school environment, with high levels of personal presentation
Ability to follow instructions and work safely within established procedures.
Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work unsupervised
Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Experience in facilities, grounds, maintenance, hospitality, retail, customer service, warehousing, or similar practical environments, and a current Driver’s License would be well regarded.
Full training will be provided for many aspects of the role, including pool testing, campus deliveries, event support,and general facilities duties.
School leavers, trades assistants and candidates seeking to develop practical skills are encouraged to apply.
Interested?
Please apply via SEEK by 11.59pm on Sunday 2 August. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Ascham School seeks to provide a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of our students, with school staff 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.
