Graduate Teacher

Knox Grammar School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing sessions

Staff awards and recognition

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Knox Grammar School, Wahroonga, NSW, invites applications from new graduate teachers for the Prep School Graduate Teacher Program in 2027. This is a full-time, fixed-term role for the year 2027, spanning the Preparatory School across K–6.

Successful applicants will engage in teaching across the Prep School, participate in a professional learning program, develop literacy and numeracy teaching strategies, and collaborate with colleagues while communicating effectively with parents.

Qualifications

• Graduate teachers will engage in teaching throughout K-6 at the Prep School.
• Participate in a professional learning program to develop literacy and numeracy teaching strategies.
• Familiarise with the new NESA Syllabuses and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach across K-6 at the Prep School.
• Engage in professional learning to improve literacy and numeracy teaching.

Job description

Knox Grammar School is an independent, multi-campus Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school for boys, located at Wahroonga on Sydney’s North Shore. In addition to the single-sex campuses, Knox also operates Wahroonga Preparatory School, a co-educational campus for students Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

A leading Uniting Church School, Knox aims to develop students of Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Courage within a caring Christian environment.

About the role

Knox Grammar School welcomes applications from new graduate teachers, for our Preparatory School Graduate Teacher Program in 2027. This is a full time, fixed term position for 2027.

Graduate teachers will engage in teaching throughout K-6 at the Prep School, whilst participating in a professional learning program, further developing their skills in key literacy and numeracy teaching strategies, and becoming familiar in the application of the new NESA Syllabuses, building capacity in working collaboratively with colleagues and communicating effectively with parents.

Knox Prep is an engaging collegial environment and the perfect place to begin your teaching career.

Our Offer

Our staff across all campuses are key to providing exceptional experiences. Whether academic, operations, administration and co-curricular staff, we all work together as a team to contribute to providing quality care and education and a great place to work.

• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Staff wellbeing committee and wellbeing sessions; yoga, fitness, boxing
• Staff awards and recognition
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 4.00pm Friday 2 October 2026

Please note that applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Knox Grammar School is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all our students and children involved in activities at Knox. The School actively promotes a culture of child safety and requires all prospective staff to be suitable and committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.

To support this commitment, the School partners with Australia's leading child protection organisations, including Bravehearts to deliver annual online child protection training for permanent staff and Halloran Morrissey Group which delivers face-to-face training for all permanent and casual staff. Knox's blended learning approach ensures all training incorporates current legislative requirements and practical, real-world applications. This approach ensures our staff receive relevant, up-to-date and comprehensive child safety education.