Employment Opportunities
Located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales on a magnificent 300-acre rural campus, Frensham is an outward-looking and forward-thinking boarding school that provides a rigorous and personalised academic programme, in a spectacular living and learning environment. With a reputation as one of Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools, Frensham is focused on ‘next practice’ – preparing students to be skilled and willing to make a positive difference in the world, beyond school. Frensham is also a school of choice for outstanding educators, delivering best-practice teaching through professional learning, alongside leading researchers and practitioners from around the world. By prioritising the recruitment and retention of highly professional staff, Frensham acknowledges that truly great schools are underpinned by outstanding teachers.
There is a real sense of shared responsibility for the achievement of excellence – in all that we do. Teachers work as a team of professional colleagues and students accept responsibility to be the best they can be – they know they are expected to care and be purposeful.
Positions Vacant
- NEW | Boarding House Staff
- NEW | Music Tutors - Voice (Frensham)
- NEW | Music Tutors - Guitar (Gib Gate and Frensham)
- Sports Coaches (Casual)
- GIB GATE Sport Coaches
- GIB GATE Japanese Teacher (Part-Time)
- GIB GATE Casual Classroom Teachers
NEW | Boarding House Staff
Boarding House Staff – Frensham
Frensham is seeking part-time residential staff. These positions would suit a recent graduate, experienced teacher or residential carer.
Led by the Director of Student Life (Boarding), the Frensham Boarding Staff operate collaboratively to promote residential education to students, working together to develop and promote emotional and physical health and happiness.
Frensham provides a highly developed residential setting where girls ‘love to board’ and where academic care and leadership development are core.
Attributes for success:
- Formal qualification in education or residential care preferred (either complete, willingness to complete or currently in progress) and relevant experience
- Willingness to contribute to a flourishing environment for young people
- Personal alignment with the values and ethos of Frensham
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning and best-practice in residential learning
- Flexibility and enthusiasm to work as part of a professional team
- Availability to be rostered over the weekend
Accommodation: On campus accommodation is provided. (All House positions include overnight responsibility within the House, including weekends.)
Please email hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au for full position description
Applications: Applications [addressed to Mr Geoff Marsh, Head of Frensham Schools] must include curriculum vitae, academic transcripts (if applicable) and the contact details of three referees.
Please email application to: hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au
Please apply as soon as practicable as interviews will commence upon receipt of suitable applications.
Further information: Call Victoria Hindmarch, +61 2 4860 2000.
NEW | Music Tutors - Voice (Frensham)
Music Tutors - Voice
Frensham is seeking vocal tutors to commence teaching from Term 3, 2023.
Located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Frensham has a reputation as one of Australia's leading independent secondary girls' schools. It is part of Frensham Schools (Frensham - Gib Gate - Sturt) and it is a school of choice for outstanding educators.
Frensham has a rich culture of musical excellence and students are supported in the pursuit of their musical studies by a committed team of professional tutors and music staff.
Criteria for consideration:
- experience teaching voice to individuals at various levels from Year 7 to Year 12
- excellent tutoring credentials with evidence of Art Music training
- familiarity with the AMEB syllabus and examination requirements
- a demonstrated level of performance ability (piano skills are an advantage)
- well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- a valid Working with Children clearance
- fully COVID-19 vaccinated
Applications: Applications [addressed to Mr Geoff Marsh, Head of Frensham Schools] must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of three referees.
Please email your application to hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au
Further information: Call Victoria Hindmarch, +61 2 4860 2000.
All staff at Frensham Schools take an active role in ensuring our Child Protection programs, policies and processes are at the forefront of all that we do. A Working with Children Check Clearance Number must be provided to the School prior to confirmation of the appointment.
NEW | Music Tutors - Guitar (Gib Gate and Frensham)
Music Tutors – Guitar
Frensham Schools is seeking a guitar tutor for a permanent role at Gib Gate (K-6) and to fill a temporary position at Frensham.
Located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Frensham and Gib Gate share a reputation as leading independent schools and schools of choice for outstanding educators. Frensham Schools has a rich culture of musical excellence and students are supported in the pursuit of their musical studies by a committed team of professional tutors and music staff.
Criteria for consideration:
- experience teaching guitar to individuals at various levels from Year 3 to HSC Performance standard.
- excellent credentials and experience reflecting an ability to teach a broad range of repertoire, from Art Music to Pop and Rock.
- familiarity with the AMEB syllabus and examination requirements.
- willingness to promote score-reading and musical literacy.
- well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- a valid Working with Children clearance.
- fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
Applications: Applications [addressed to Mr Geoff Marsh, Head of Frensham Schools] must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of two referees.
Please email your application to hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au
Please note that the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Further information: Call Victoria Hindmarch, +61 2 4860 2000.
All staff at Frensham Schools take an active role in ensuring our Child Protection programs, policies and processes are at the forefront of all that we do. A Working with Children Check Clearance Number must be provided to the School prior to confirmation of the appointment.
The successful applicant will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other diseases (as advised by the School) and provide the School with evidence it considers satisfactory regarding vaccination. Being fully vaccinated may include additional doses and booster injections.
Sports Coaches (Casual)
Sports Coaches (Casual)
Frensham Schools is looking for passionate and experienced Sports Coaches who will be responsible for the delivery of the relevant Sports programs at Frensham Schools including:
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Touch Football
- Athletics
- Cross Country
- Netball
- Cricket
About the position:
The role of every Sports Coach is to deliver a great sports experience for our students, ensuring that Frensham Schools policies and procedures are applied effectively and reinforced at all training sessions and in competition and that each of these sessions is underpinned by the school’s key values. Quality learning in Sport at Frensham Schools means a commitment to the values of:
- Fair Play
- Respect
- Development and full participation of all students, recognising their individual capacities and potential
- Pastoral care of our students
- Teamwork
- Excellence
You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:
- Working within existing program and structure.
- Availability to work on selected Mornings 6:45am to 8:00am, Afternoons 4:00pm to 5:30pm and Saturday 7:30am-12:00pm.
- Monitoring and coaching of students to improve their skills, conditioning, and performance.
- Ensuring sessions commence on time and run for the full period, appropriate warm-up and cool-down activities are used, and actively involving all students in training.
- Submitting completed attendance rolls, team sheets, competition reports and other administrative duties as required.
- Representing the School in a professional manner, including dress and communication style.
Essential Requirements:
- Relevant Coaching Accreditation/Qualifications
- Working with Children Check
- Completion of General Principals of Coaching Course: sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/coaches
Desirable Criteria:
- First Aid Certificate
- Current Provide/Perform CPR
Applications: Applications [addressed to Mr Geoff Marsh, Head of Frensham Schools] must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees.
Please email application to: hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au
Further information: Call Victoria Hindmarch, +61 2 4860 2000.
GIB GATE Sport Coaches
Sport Coaches - Casual
Gib Gate is looking for passionate and experienced Sports Coaches who will be responsible for the delivery of the relevant Sports programs including:
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Netball
- Basketball
- Cricket
Gib Gate is the Preschool and Primary School campus of Frensham Schools: Gib Gate, Frensham, Sturt. Single stream and co-educational, Gib Gate has a highly experienced team of staff and the campus is set on a magnificent 10 acres with outstanding specialist Sport and extra-curricular facilities.
See: www.gibgate.nsw.edu.au for further information about the School.
About the position:
The role of every Sports Coach is to deliver a great sports experience for our students, ensuring that Gib Gate’s policies and procedures are applied effectively and reinforced at all training sessions and in competition and that each of these sessions is underpinned by the school’s key values. Quality learning in Sport at Gib Gate means a commitment to the values of:
- Fair Play
- Respect
- Development and full participation of all students, recognising their individual capacities and potential
- Pastoral care of our students
- Teamwork
- Excellence
You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:
- Monitoring and coaching of students to improve their skills, conditioning, and performance.
- Availability to work on selected Mornings 7:45am to 8:45am, Afternoons 3:30pm to 4:45pm and Saturday 7:30am-12:00pm.
- Ensuring sessions commence on time and run for the full period, appropriate warm-up and cool-down activities are used, and actively involving all students in training.
- Submitting completed attendance rolls, team sheets, competition reports and other administrative duties as required.
- Representing the School in a professional manner, including dress and communication style.
Essential Requirements:
- Relevant Coaching Accreditation/Qualifications
- Working with Children Check
- Completion of General Principals of Coaching Course: sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/coaches
Desirable Criteria:
- First Aid Certificate
- Current Provide/Perform CPR
- Anaphylaxis Training
Applications: Applications [addressed to Mr Geoff Marsh, Head of Frensham Schools] must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees.
Please email application to: hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au
Please apply at your earliest convenience as applications will be considered as they are received.
Further information: Call Victoria Hindmarch, +61 2 4860 2000.
GIB GATE Japanese Teacher (Part-Time)
GIB GATE ~ JAPANESE TEACHER (Part-Time)
Gib Gate is seeking a dynamic and energetic Japanese language teacher to join its team.
We work collaboratively to promote Japanese language and culture across the school and have a long-standing sister school arrangement with Hokuriku Gakuin Elementary School in Kanazawa, Japan, involving regular communications and a school tour programme first established in 1990.
The position would suit experienced teachers with proven success in teaching at all levels or recent graduates with proven ability to meet the goals of the Languages faculty over time.
The successful applicant will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and be committed to implementing contemporary pedagogical practices.
All teaching staff are committed to a professional learning programme focused on improvement in professional practice as part of a school-wide pursuit of excellence in teaching.
Criteria for consideration:
- Commitment to the values and ethos of Frensham Schools
- Exemplary teaching skills
- Experience in, or ability to differentiate, classroom programmes to suit the needs of all learners
- Personal commitment to ongoing professional learning
- Flexibility and enthusiasm for working as part of a highly professional and motivated team
- Willingness to contribute to the full life of the School
Applications: Applications [addressed to Mr Geoff Marsh, Head of Frensham Schools] must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of three referees. Please email hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au
Further information: Call Victoria Hindmarch +61 2 4860 2000
GIB GATE Casual Classroom Teachers
GIB GATE – Casual Classroom Teachers
Gib Gate is the Preschool and Primary School of Frensham Schools [Gib Gate, Frensham and Sturt].
Single stream and co-educational, Gib Gate has a highly experienced team of staff and is set on a magnificent campus of 10 acres with outstanding specialist facilities for core and extra-curricular teaching and learning.
Applicants should be keen to work within a progressive learning environment where latest research guides practice and the wider community of the School is highly valued.
Important:
- Passion for working with students to build a positive learning community where children thrive
- Proven ability to differentiate classroom programmes to suit the needs of all learners
- Flexibility and keenness to work as part of a professional team
Professional commitment to the values and ethos of Gib Gate is essential.
Applications [addressed to Mr Geoff Marsh, Head of Frensham Schools] must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of three referees.
This position requires the successful applicant to have a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012, prior to employment at the School. Applicants must also provide a copy of full COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.
Please email: hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au
Further information: Call Victoria Hindmarch, +61 2 4860 2000