<p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>We are seeking two temporary full-time Junior School Teachers, commencing in Term 1, 2026 for the 2026 academic year. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Teaching&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;School&nbsp;Principles,&nbsp;including&nbsp;Responsibility,&nbsp;Independence,&nbsp;Collaboration&nbsp;and Reflection</li> <li>Writing,&nbsp;implementing&nbsp;and&nbsp;evaluating&nbsp;teaching programs</li> <li>Developing&nbsp;effective&nbsp;assessment&nbsp;and&nbsp;reporting procedures</li> <li>Actively&nbsp;participating&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;planning of&nbsp;curriculum,&nbsp;writing of programs and scope and sequences</li> <li>Developing&nbsp;and&nbsp;using&nbsp;an&nbsp;innovative&nbsp;curriculum&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;School's CANVAS Learning Management System</li> <li>Using&nbsp;formative and&nbsp;summative&nbsp;assessment&nbsp;to&nbsp;determine&nbsp;student progress</li> <li>Creating&nbsp;a&nbsp;stimulating&nbsp;classroom&nbsp;environment&nbsp;where&nbsp;students can&nbsp;flourish</li> <li>Submitting&nbsp;reports&nbsp;at&nbsp;a&nbsp;professional&nbsp;standard&nbsp;that&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;an&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;and&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;of each student</li> <li>Submitting&nbsp;marking, reports&nbsp;and&nbsp;results in&nbsp;a&nbsp;timely&nbsp;manner&nbsp;and&nbsp;meets&nbsp;deadlines</li> <li>Planning&nbsp;and&nbsp;oversight of&nbsp;individual&nbsp;student and&nbsp;group&nbsp;academic needs&nbsp;and&nbsp;progress, including enrichment (extension) and enhancement (support)</li> <li>Monitoring&nbsp;and&nbsp;reporting&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;progress of&nbsp;all&nbsp;students.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Appropriate&nbsp;tertiary&nbsp;and&nbsp;teaching&nbsp;qualifications</li> <li>Accreditation&nbsp;with&nbsp;the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</li> <li>Experience&nbsp;in&nbsp;a K-6&nbsp;teaching&nbsp;role, with sound knowledge of the K-6 syllabi</li> <li>Demonstrated&nbsp;ability to&nbsp;cater&nbsp;to individual&nbsp;student needs and differentiate the curriculum accordingly</li> <li>Ability to implement authentic&nbsp;assessment&nbsp;that&nbsp;informs&nbsp;teaching and&nbsp;learning</li> <li>Commitment to facilitating outstanding student results</li> <li>Demonstrated excellence&nbsp;in&nbsp;communication&nbsp;and&nbsp;writing&nbsp;skills</li> <li>Well-developed time&nbsp;management&nbsp;and&nbsp;organisational&nbsp;skills</li> <li>Willingness&nbsp;to&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in&nbsp;co-curricular&nbsp;activities&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;broader life&nbsp;of the School</li> <li>A strong&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;student&nbsp;wellbeing</li> <li>Firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children</li> <li>A&nbsp;current&nbsp;First&nbsp;Aid&nbsp;/ CPR certificate and valid&nbsp;Working&nbsp;with&nbsp;Children Clearance (WWCC).</li> </ul> <p>The successful applicant will enjoy a stimulating work environment in a team of talented professionals, and attractive remuneration and benefits.</p> <p><strong>Interested?&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Further information, including a position description for this role is available at <a href="https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham&nbsp;" rel="nofollow">https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></p> <p>If this sounds like you, please <strong>apply via </strong><a href="https://www.seek.com.au/job/87819271?ref=cm-ui" rel="nofollow"><strong>SEEK</strong></a> no later than <strong>11.59pm on Tuesday 4 November 2025</strong>. Applications should include a cover letter and resume (listing WWCC, CPR and First Aid details if available).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><i>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.</i>&nbsp;</p>