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With over 250 boarders in a school population of 340 students, Frensham is focused on ‘next practice’ – preparing students to be skilled and willing to make a positive difference in the world, beyond School. The unselfish pursuit of excellence, intellectual rigour and contribution through personal and collaborative effort are key elements of a Frensham education.

Located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales on a magnificent 300-acre rural campus, Frensham is 70 minutes from Sydney and easily accessible by freeway from all parts of New South Wales and from key airports. ‘This allows us to be fully involved in the Sydney-based Independent Girls’ Schools network for sports, arts and academic purposes with the added attraction of expansive grounds and an inspirational learning environment.’

Substantial benefits academically include fixed study times, extended access to learning resources, evening workshops and tutorials and a culture of mutual support and encouragement. ‘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.’

Frensham is a school where each student is known and where there is a strong commitment to shared values emphasising an expectation that each girl will develop and use her talents to make a contribution to the world.

Frensham aims to be the school of choice for outstanding educators.

Frensham is a member of the UK Boarding Schools' Association

Positions Vacant

NEW: Gib Gate - Preschool (Casual)

GIB GATE PRESCHOOL (Casual)

This is a rare opportunity for a qualified Early Childhood Educator (with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care) to be part of Gib Gate’s Preschool programme on a casual basis.

Gib Gate is the co-educational Preschool to Year 6 Primary School of Frensham Schools: Gib Gate, Frensham, Sturt. Single stream and co-educational, Gib Gate has a highly experienced team of staff and is set on a magnificent campus of 10 hectares, with outstanding specialist facilities for core and extra-curricular teaching and learning.

Gib Gate Preschool is a purpose-built facility positioned within the K-6 School Campus. The Preschool is a self-contained, light-filled, open plan facility. It encompasses three connected teaching spaces, a Visual Arts space, an office area, kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. The Preschool garden has been designed to encourage imaginative and constructive play.

Gib Gate Preschool is accredited with the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority and programming is underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework and Reggio Emilia Philosophy of early childhood education. Pre-Kindergarten children participate in specialist Library, Music and Physical Education Lessons. They also participate in the annual P-2 Junior Musical and other major School events.

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. Applicants will need to be committed to ongoing professional learning and be keen to work flexibility as part of a professional team.

Applications:
Applications [addressed to the Head of Frensham Schools, Ms Julie Gillick] must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, transcripts and the contact details of three referees.
Please email to: frensham@frensham.nsw.edu.au – also browse this website for more information about us.

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.

Closing date for applications: Friday 27 July 2018.

Further information:
Ms Sally Robson, Head of Gib Gate: +61 2 4860 2060

NEW: Frensham - Sport Coaching

SPORT COACHING – Part-time (0.3-0.4 FTE)

We are seeking skilled, enthusiastic Sports Coaches to join us from Term 3, 2018.

Led by our Head of Sport, the sport staff works collaboratively to deliver quality training programmes, games-day support and individualised instruction. Frensham is part of IGSSA (Independent Girls Schools Sports Association) and as such we compete in the following sports: Softball, Tennis, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Netball, Touch, Water Polo, Swimming, Athletics and Cross-Country. Expertise, including formal coaching qualifications in two or more of these sports, would be advantageous.

Sport at Frensham is well resourced. As well as extensive playing fields, indoor gymnasium, exercise area and outdoor hard courts, we also have an international standard hockey turf, 25m indoor heated swimming pool and internal 3km cross-country trail.

This position would suit either an experienced teacher of sport or a recent graduate wanting to share their talents in a full (see note below) or part-time capacity, in a school where students are highly motivated and love being at School.

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.

Criteria for consideration:

  • Formal coaching qualifications in two or more IGSSA sports
  • Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Personal commitment to on-going professional learning and best-practice in sport coaching
  • Flexibility and keenness to work as part of a professional team
  • Commitment to the values and ethos of Frensham

Please note: It may be possible to increase the scope of the position for applicants willing to work in Boarding.

Commencement: Term 3, 2018

Applications: Applications [addressed to the Head of Frensham, Ms Julie Gillick] must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of three referees. Please email frensham@frensham.nsw.edu.au

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.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 6 June, 2018.

Further information: Call Ms Rose Massey, +61 2 4860 2000.

Frensham is a member of the UK Boarding Schools' Association

NEW: Frensham - House Staff

HOUSE STAFF (from Term 3)

This is a full-time residential position which would suit an experienced teacher, residential carer or recent graduate.

Led by the Director of Boarding, the Frensham Boarding Staff works 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.

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.

Applications [to the Head of Frensham] must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of three referees

Criteria for consideration:

  • Formal qualification in education or residential care
  • Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Personal commitment to on-going professional learning and best-practice in residential care
  • Flexibility and keenness to work as part of a professional team
  • Commitment to the values and ethos of Frensham

Commencement: Term 3, 2018

Applications: Applications [addressed to the Head of Frensham, Ms Julie Gillick] must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of three referees. Please email frensham@frensham.nsw.edu.au

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.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 6 June, 2018.

Further information: Call Ms Rose Massey, +61 2 4860 2000.

Frensham is a member of the UK Boarding Schools' Association

Frensham - Teacher of Mathematics

TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

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.

We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic teacher of Mathematics to join us.

The Frensham Mathematics Faculty works collaboratively to promote Mathematics to students as a challenging, exciting field of learning. The department is very well resourced, with all classrooms incorporating the latest IT facilities:

  • Teachers are fully engaged in individual support of students, both in and out of the classroom.
  • Differentiation of programmes, assessment and teaching strategies are highly developed.
  • Students are encouraged to undertake Mathematics at the highest level and are successful in this pursuit.

This position would suit an experienced teacher wanting to share their talents full or part-time in a school where teachers rate our professional learning as world-class, and where students are highly motivated and love being at School. Recent graduates with proven ability to meet the goals of the faculty over time, are also welcome to apply.

Criteria for consideration:

  • Exemplary skills as a mathematician
  • Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Experience or ability to differentiate classroom programmes to suit the needs of all learners
  • Personal commitment to on-going professional learning and best-practice in teaching Mathematics
  • Flexibility and keenness to work as part of a professional team
  • Commitment to the values and ethos of Frensham

Commencement: by arrangement with the successful applicant

Please note: Family or single accommodation on campus may suit.

Applications [addressed to the Head of Frensham, Ms Julie Gillick] must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of three referees.

Please send applications by email to: frensham@frensham.nsw.edu.au

Further information: Ms Rose Massey, +61 2 4860 2000.

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.

Frensham - Teacher of Design & Technology

TEACHER OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
with STE(A)M Focus


This exciting position is an opportunity for an outstanding educator to join Frensham in 2018 in an environment where harnessing ever-evolving and emergent technologies is extremely highly valued.

Led by our Director of Research and Innovation, Head of Visual Arts and Design and Senior Teacher in Innovation, Design and Technology, staff work collaboratively to deliver quality teaching and learning experiences that develop students as creative and flexible thinkers.

Technology [Years 7 & 8] is mandatory, and from 2018 a new Stage 5 Technology elective will be introduced. This new course, coupled with a high numbers of students selecting Design and Technology in the senior years, has led to the creation of this full-time role.

The Faculty and individual classrooms are well resourced. Our Design and Fabrication studios, located on the Sturt campus, accommodate our Design and Technology classes and feature high end computing, CNC routing, laser cutting and 3D printing. These facilities are supported by a full-time technical assistant. The Science and IT Centre, located adjacent to Sturt on the Frensham campus, supports Technology through blended science and technology programmes in Stage 5.

We are looking for an accomplished teacher of Stage 6 Design and Technology, with experience in digital design and fabrication. A willingness to incorporate all aspects of STE(A)M, including the creative arts, into the technology programme is essential. The successful applicant will have the capacity to facilitate innovative and adaptive approaches that allow students to experience the adventure of experiment and the excitement of breaking new ground.

Winifred West Schools comprises: Frensham – the secondary boarding and day school for girls; Gib Gate, our coeducational Preschool to Year 6 campus and Sturt, our Arts/Design campus incorporating full and part-time courses, Design and Fabrication Studios, a public Gallery, Shop and Café.

Applications [to the Head of Frensham] must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of three referees. Please send/email to:

Julie A Gillick
Head of Frensham
Head of Winifred West Schools
PO Box 34 Mittagong NSW 2575


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.

Frensham - Head of House

HEAD OF HOUSE – Teacher

This is a residential position which could combine teaching and House responsibility and is positioned at Leadership Level 1.

The position arises owing to the expansion of facilities in boarding from 2017 and the anticipated increase in boarder enrolments as a result of the expansion.

With over 250 boarders in a school population of 340 students, Frensham is a boarding school, not a school with boarders, preparing students to be skilled and willing to make a positive difference in the world, beyond School. The unselfish pursuit of excellence, intellectual rigour and contribution through personal and collaborative effort are key elements of a Frensham education.

Applications [to the Head of Frensham] must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of three current referees. Teaching qualifications essential.

Successful applicants will have proven skills and experience in inspiring students of all abilities to set the highest standards of drive and self-management in both their pursuit of academic excellence and their efforts to demonstrate a strong sense of purpose and responsibility as contributors to the full life of the School.

Applications to:
(Ms) Julie A Gillick
Head of Frensham
Head of Winifred West Schools
PO Box 34 Mittagong NSW 2575

Email to: frensham@frensham.nsw.edu.au

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.

Frensham - House Assistant

HOUSE ASSISTANT – Graduate

This is a full-time residential position which would suit a recent graduate with aspirations to teach or a graduate teacher recently qualified and seeking experience of working alongside outstanding colleagues. This 12-month position is designed to provide access for the House Assistant to the full professional learning programme for classroom teachers and offer insight into the overall management and support of students in a highly developed residential setting where girls ‘love to board’ and where academic care and leadership development are core.

Opportunities to add to the role will be contingent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant. Keenness to lead by example in the wider life of the School is essential.

Applications [to the Head of Frensham] must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of three referees.

Applications to:
(Ms) Julie A Gillick
Head of Frensham
Head of Winifred West Schools
PO Box 34 Mittagong NSW 2575

Email to: frensham@frensham.nsw.edu.au

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.