Careers
at Ascham

Position Description

Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the school. We look for vibrant, dedicated, and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, a good sense of humour and a professional behaviour to help the school achieve its objectives.

We are currently seeking a full-time temporary Music Administrator – Projects for up to twelve months. This role works as part of a team of Music Administrators, and all year round to support the effective operation of the Music Department. The position holder’s particular focus will be on digitisation projects, scheduling, events, and departmental communications.

What You Will Do

• Assist with Music Department communications, including intranet notices and forms

• Manage music inboxes, and follow with email and phone communications with parents

• Coordinate communications and logistics for music concerts, rehearsals, camps, tours and excursions

• Assist with music camps in terms of student lists, rehearsal schedules, handbooks and transport

• Update and maintain information relating to ensembles, musicianship, lessons and instrumental programs

• Upload lessons, student lists and attendance data into co‑curricular software

• Coordinate start of term enrolments, withdrawals and changes for Performance Groups and Ensembles

• Monitor student attendance for ensembles and follow up absences with staff and families

• Support team projects including the digitisation of music timetables and lesson‑scheduling software

• Maintain accurate departmental records and online filing systems

• Assist with team support such as meetings, procurement, lesson scheduling changes and student reports.

What You Will Bring

• Proven administrative experience, ideally in an educational or arts environment

• Experience coordinating events, schedules or multi‑stakeholder projects

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence with timetabling software and databases

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail

• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach and ability to liaise effectively with staff, students, parents and external providers

• Flexibility, adaptability and resilience

• Current Working with Children Check Clearance (WWCC) and First Aid / CPR certificates.

Interested?

If this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK by 11.59pm on 16 April 2026. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).

Please also note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Position Description

Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the school. We look for vibrant, dedicated, and capable staff who have initiative, empathy, a good sense of humour and a professional behaviour to help the school achieve its objectives.

We are currently seeking a full-time, permanent Teacher’s Assistant to work in our Junior School and support P-6 students. The role involves working collaboratively with teachers to develop and implement learning strategies, works during term time only, and will commence ASAP.

What You Will Do

• Work with students, and on an individual or small group basis, in collaboration with Learning Enhancement and Classroom teachers

• Assist during class activities to ensure maximum student participation in learning and wider school programs

• Provide feedback to classroom teachers on student participation, achievements and/or development areas

• Assist in preparing resources to support student learning

• Undertake administrative tasks to support the Learning Enhancement and Junior School team/s.

What You Will Bring

• A Diploma (or studying towards) in Children’s Services or equivalent qualification or experience

• Experience working with teachers to support students with learning difficulties or disabilities

• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, written and organisational skills

• A strong commitment to student wellbeing and to meeting students’ social and emotional needs

• Current Working with Children Check Clearance (WWCC) and First Aid / CPR certificates (or willingness to obtain).

Interested?

If this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK no later than 11.59pm on 19 April 2026. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).

Please note that the school will be on term break from 3 to 19 April inclusive. We will then conduct interviews ASAP thereafter and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Position Description

Ascham values staff who demonstrate a positive and proactive approach to their work, with a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for vibrant, dedicated and capable individuals with initiative, empathy, professionalism and a good sense of humour.

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 Drama teachers to work on a casual basis throughout the academic year.

What You Will Do

• Teach Drama to 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 in Drama

• 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 Drama.

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 Drama to HSC levels and mark Year 11 and 12 Drama assessments using appropriate criteria

• 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 Friday 10 April 2026. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).

Please note that the School will be on Term break from 3 to 19 April, with applications reviewed therafter.

Please note also that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.