<p>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. &nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About This Role</strong></p> <p>As part of Ascham’s commitment to professional learning and teacher growth, we are seeking a collaborative and experienced classroom teacher to lead professional learning initiatives across the Senior School. In this newly created role, you will strengthen teacher capability through mentoring, coaching and accreditation support, while fostering a culture of collaboration, reflective practice and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in supporting the development and retention of early career teachers and designing high-quality professional learning opportunities that enhance teaching practice and student outcomes.</p> <p>This allowance-based position reports to the Director of Professional Learning and includes a <strong>0.4 teaching load</strong> in the successful candidate's subject area. If you are passionate about developing colleagues and enhancing teaching practice, we would love to hear from you.</p> <p><strong>What You Will Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead professional learning, mentoring and coaching initiatives that strengthen teaching excellence across the Senior School.</li> <li>Support the induction, development and retention of new and early career teachers.</li> <li>Guide teacher accreditation and promote engagement with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.</li> <li>Foster collaboration, professional dialogue and the sharing of effective practice across departments.</li> <li>Partner with leaders to identify development needs and deliver targeted professional support.</li> <li>Coordinate Teacher Education Student placements and build strong university partnerships.</li> <li>Champion a culture of feedback, reflection and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Maintain a 0.4 teaching load and contribute to the academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of the school.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Will Bring</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recognised teaching qualifications and current NESA accreditation.</li> <li>Significant secondary teaching experience and a strong understanding of contemporary teaching practice.</li> <li>Proven experience mentoring, coaching and developing teachers.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of teacher accreditation requirements and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.</li> <li>Highly developed communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.</li> <li>Experience designing and delivering impactful professional learning programs.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li> <li>A commitment to educational excellence, evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p>For further information, including a position description please go to <a href="https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham" rel="nofollow">https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Then, if this sounds like you, please <strong>apply via SEEK by 11.59pm on 9 November 2026. </strong>Applications should include a resume and a 2-page cover letter addressing the requirements of the role and listing teaching qualifications, WWCC, and First Aid / CPR details.</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. Please note also that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</p> <p><i>Ascham seeks to provide a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of our students, with staff committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website.</i></p>