Design and Technology Teacher

Since 1887, Kambala has played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of girls, from their earliest years to their final exams and well beyond.  A consistently high-performing school that offers both HSC and International Baccalaureate pathways, we are fiercely proud to be at the forefront of girls-only education, leveraging both local and global partnerships to provide unparalleled opportunities to our students.

We are specialists in uplifting young women: every aspect of our educational practice is tailored for them, and every program for wellbeing, health development, leadership and learning caters to their specific needs.

Our purpose is to instill unwavering courage and curiosity to educate young women of ambition, integrity and consequence.  To us, every student is remarkable in the making.

The role:

Applications are invited from appropriately qualified D&T Teachers with expertise in the below subject areas. This is a permanent full-time role commencing Term 1, 2027.

• Technology - Stage 4
• Design & Technology - Stage 5
• NB: The appointee would ideally also step into Stage 6 in the future.

The ideal candidate:

• NESA-accredited to teach in NSW - new graduates are welcome to apply!
• Speclialisation in the required subject areas, with ability to teach HSC D&T highly regarded (but not essential).
• Experience with textiles preferred.
• Open-minded and forward-thinking in pedagogical and pastoral practice.
• A confident and communicative team player who makes a positive contribution to the life and culture of Kambala.

 

We offer:

• Competitive, above-agreement rates of pay.
• A beautiful harbourside location, easily accessible to Edgecliff station via AM/PM staff shuttle bus.
• Onsite carparking or unmetered local street parking, and access to our inner-city student bus route.
• Daily hot & cold lunch menu at a nominal fee.
• Local, interstate, and international professional learning opportunities facilitated by KITE - the Kambala Institute of Teaching Excellence.
• Access to Fitness Passport and to novated leasing and salary packaging providers.
• Voluntary participation in events and activities run by the staff Social Committee.
• Discounted tuition and priority placement in our Early Learning School (from Nursery age), and discounted tuition P-12.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is free to be their authentic self.
• NB - Saturday sport is not a requirement of this role.

 

To apply:

If you have a love of design and technology and are excited at the prospect of continuing (or starting!) your teaching journey at one of Australia's preeminent independent girls' schools, we look forward to receiving your application directly via this platform.  Please include an updated CV and a brief covering note that speaks to your interest in this position and current career context. 

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• Interviews will commence immediately, so if you are interested in applying, please do so as a priority.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• We will consider WHM visa holders who are interested in longer term sponsorship.
• Unsolicited approaches from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
• In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees of Kambala must maintain a valid Working With Children Check.

 

All children and young people who come to Kambala have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.  The School regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture