Employment

Exceptional Opportunities 

Newcastle Grammar School (NGS) is the pre-eminent co-educational Independent school in the Hunter Region for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. 

Our teachers are outstanding. Selected for their professionalism and expertise, and then continually grown and upskilled to create an unrivalled standard of education to our students. 

Our students are adaptable, resilient and confident – they want to engage with a rapidly changing world around them and live purposeful lives.  

Academically, you will find that our students are committed to their learning and striving to become the very best that they can be. This is reflected in outstanding results in HSC courses, NAPLAN, academic competitions and in the determined atmosphere of every classroom. 

NGS is deeply committed to helping its staff succeed in the new hybrid teaching and learning world. We have made significant investments in ICT technology — including high-spec laptops for teachers and rolling out video-conferencing equipment in our classrooms.  

The Board of NGS is investing heavily in our future by building world-class teaching and learning facilities, including following Stage 1 of a whole school Masterplan.  

Student wellbeing is at the heart of what we do and to that end we are a Visible Wellbeing partner school. This means that you will be well trained and supported in your work to help all of our students effectively manage their mental health and social wellbeing. 

NGS pursues many innovative programmes across the school — from membership of Round Square, which gives our students and staff global connections and activities, Visible Wellbeing (see above), partnering with the AIS NSW to implement Michael Fullan’s Deep Learning and the unique myNGS Passport Co-curricular programme — we strive to offer our students the very best opportunities and experiences. 

In addition, there are a wide range of tangible benefits for anyone who wishes to work at Newcastle Grammar School: 

• High-quality learning and teaching infrastructure

• Considerable investment in staff development and training  

• Wonderful students 

• Highly supportive parents

• Discounted school fees

• Leadership opportunities and career progression and development

• Access to practical staff wellbeing activities and financial advice through our partnerships with external organisations – for example, staff counselling, salary sacrificing and novated car leases 

We are an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of their religion, race, gender or sexuality. If you are a passionate and skilful teacher of high integrity; someone who strives to make a positive difference to their students’ lives, then we want to hear from you! 

• If you are applying for any advertised positions, please complete the ‘Application for Employment Form’ and send with your application to ASHLEE@SKILDARE.COM.AU  

• Alternatively, if you wish to have a confidential discussion about future opportunities, please contact Philip Fielden, Director of Strategy & Performance PHILIP.FIELDEN@NGS.NSW.EDU.AU 

Full-time Primary Teacher – Newcastle Grammar School

An opportunity has opened up for a full-time Primary Teacher who specialises in teaching upper primary, to teach within our Primary School team commencing in Term 1 2023.

About You

You are a passionate educator who:

• Is aligned with the School values and our mission of providing outstanding education to our students. 
• Has formal teaching qualifications, at least 2 years of experience in a primary setting and specialises in teaching Years 3 - 6; 
• Has a proven ability to incorporate modern technologies into your teaching practice and is passionate about classroom innovation. 
• Has outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, other educators and parents to assist all students to reach their full potential.
• Has a proven history as a lifelong learner and possesses a genuine desire for self-improvement; 
• Is passionate about student wellbeing; and 
• Has a valid Working with Children’s Check.   

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To apply for this position please access the Application for Employment Form

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Director of Strategy and Performance, Philip Fielden on (02) 4929 5811. 

Applications Close on Wednesday, 12 October 2022.