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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.
About our School
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 this Role
At Ascham, we employ some 600 employees in permanent, temporary and casual teaching and non-teaching roles, with everyone based on our single-site campus at Edgecliff, and at the heart of all we do.
We are looking for a permanent full-time Human Resources Advisor to join our team and help create an exceptional employee experience, with responsive and professional end-to-end Human Resources (HR) support across the employee lifecycle. Working collaboratively with leaders and employees across the school, you will coordinate recruitment and onboarding, provide practical HR advice, support payroll-related processes, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that enable our staff and community to thrive.
If you’re a proactive HR Generalist looking for that next step, enjoy building strong relationships, and are keen to play a key role in the attraction, development and retention of quality staff we’d love to hear from you!
What You Will Do
Provide day-to-day HR advice and operational support to managers and staff across the employee lifecycle.
Manage HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, employment changes, leave, probation, performance support, compliance, records management and offboarding.
Act as the primary operational liaison between Human Resources and Payroll, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of commencements, variations, leave, allowances and cessations.
Serve as the School’s ELMO HR Information System super user and provide ELMO training, guidance and user support to managers, employees and HR colleagues.
Produce HR reports and workforce metrics, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Support managers with routine employee relations matters, including probation, attendance, flexible work arrangements, performance documentation and policy interpretation.
Contribute to HR projects, policy reviews, workforce initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
What You Will Bring
Tertiary qualification in Human Resources / a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
HR generalist or advisory experience across recruitment and the employment lifecycle.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple operational processes.
Ability to provide sound first-level advice and escalate appropriately.
Understanding of Australian employment legislation and industrial instruments.
Proven organisation and accuracy skills, with high levels of judgement and confidentiality
Sound communication, interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder service skills.
Strong HRIS capability, preferably with ELMO, and confidence training users, troubleshooting workflows and maintaining data quality.
Ability to use technology including Microsoft Office Suite programs and particularly MS Excel at an intermediate to advanced level
A valid Working with Children Check and commitment to child safeguarding.
Interested?
This role is worked all year-round including during term breaks and is based on site.
Then, if this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK by 11.59pm on Thursday 17 September 2026. Applications should include a resume and a 1-2-page cover letter addressing the requirements of the role (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).
We are 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
As for our student-facing roles, Ascham teachers are responsible for the intellectual development and wellbeing of their students; and deliver excellence in developing and delivering academic programs through The Dalton Plan. The role also has a wellbeing component with teachers assigned a form class.
We are seeking a French Teacher to deliver engaging and effective French language instruction to students in Years 7 to 12. The role requires a dynamic, experienced and enthusiastic educator who can foster a love of language learning, implement innovative teaching practices, and integrate cultural elements into lessons. The position holder will also collaborate with colleagues to support a whole-school approach to language acquisition and development.
This is a permanent full-time position.
What You Will Do
Teach French to students in years 7 to 12, and according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) curriculum, and Dalton principles of responsibility, independence, collaboration and reflection
Write, implement and evaluate high-calibre French teaching programs and Dalton assignments ensuring the knowledge, understanding and success of each student
Actively participate in the planning of curriculum, writing of programs and resources
Use formative and summative assessments to determine student progress
Submit marking, reports and academic results as required
Monitor and report on the progress of all students
Provide students with a rich cultural context including French-speaking countries’ traditions and customs
Assess students’ language progress and provide timely feedback to students and parents
Organise and participate in French-related cultural activities, excursions, holiday tours, incursions and language competitions.
What You Will Bring
A degree in Education or related field, with a focus on French or Languages
Enthusiasm for language and cultural education
Accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to teach in NSW schools
Strong understanding of the NSW Languages Syllabus
Demonstrated experience teaching French to secondary students and up to HSC levels
Strong classroom management skills and ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow instructions, work unsupervised and be a cooperative team member
Flexibility and adaptability in teaching method
Punctuality, professionalism and high levels of work reliability
A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
A current First Aid / CPR Certificate and valid Working with Children Clearance (WWCC).
Interested?
If this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK no later than 11.59pm on 26 August 2026. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).
We are 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
As for our student-facing roles, Ascham teachers are responsible for the intellectual development and wellbeing of their students; and deliver excellence in developing and delivering academic programs through The Dalton Plan. The role also has a wellbeing component with teachers assigned a form class.
Commencing in Term 4, 2026 we are currently seeking a permanent full-time English Teacher. If you are a dynamic and inspiring teacher who can contribute to a highly experienced English department that is one of the top performing in NSW, we’d love to hear from you!
What You Will Do
Teach English to students in years 7 to 12, and according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) curriculum, and Dalton principles of responsibility, independence, collaboration and reflection
Write, implement and evaluate high-calibre English teaching programs and Dalton assignments ensuring the knowledge, understanding and success of each student
Actively participate in the planning of curriculum, writing of programs and resources
Use formative and summative assessments to determine student progress
Submit marking, reports and academic results as required
Monitor and report on the progress of all students
Perform other duties as required.
What You Will Bring
A tertiary major in English literature and accreditation with NESA
Experience in teaching up to HSC levels and willingness to teach Extension 1 and 2 Stage 6 syllabus
A love of English and the ability to promote this throughout the School
Ability to follow instructions, work unsupervised and be a cooperative team member
Understanding of and commitment to WHS legislation and risk management principles
A valid Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) and First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Interested?
If this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK no later than 11.59pm on Monday 7 September 2026. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).
We are 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.
