Junior School Teacher

The Scots School Albury; Albury City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Packaging

Principals Leave

Modern facilities

Job summary

The Scots School Albury invites an outstanding Upper Primary teacher to join our vibrant Junior School community. You will teach primary students and contribute to a collaborative culture focused on achieving outstanding outcomes for every learner.

We value literacy and numeracy excellence, knowledge-rich instruction, and explicit direct teaching. The role is full-time, fixed-term for 12 months, with a strong focus on student growth and school-wide professional learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching (required)
• Accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) (required)
• WWCC clearance for paid employment in NSW (required)
• National Police Check (required)

Responsibilities

• Teach Upper Primary in the Junior School with a focus on literacy and numeracy
• Create a calm, engaging and orderly learning environment
• Deliver Explicit Direct Instruction aligned with NSW Curriculum
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and assess student progress
• Contribute to school life beyond the classroom (camps, sport, arts)

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Assessment-informed teaching

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education

Master of Teaching

Accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Job description

Role Summary

Location: The Scots School Albury

Position Type: Full-Time Junior School Teacher, Fixed Term Contract 12 Months

Duration: 1 January 2027 - 31 December 2027

The Scots School Albury is seeking an outstanding and passionate Upper Primary teacher to join our vibrant Junior School community.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about making a measurable difference to student learning. The successful applicant will join our Junior School, teaching our primary students, and will contribute to a collaborative culture focused on achieving outstanding outcomes for every student.

About Our School

At The Scots School Albury, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning community. Our school values creativity, curiosity, and character development alongside academic achievement.

This is an exciting time to joinourSchoolcommunity. Rich inhistory, as wecontinue to make significant investments in our facilities, including a brand-new state-of-the-art Junior School. We are committed to improving our beautiful campus and maintain world-class facilities. Visit our website atwww.scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au

We areundertaking an exciting educational journey. Our Junior School has embraced a knowledge-rich approach aligned with the NSW Curriculum and is implementing Explicit Direct Instruction informed by the Science of Learning. Our teaching is characterised by:

• Explicit, high-impact teaching practices
• A strong focus on literacy and numeracy excellence
• Knowledge-rich curriculum design
• Frequent formative assessment and responsive teaching
• High expectations for both learning and behaviour
• A collaborative professional culture built on continual improvement

The Successful Applicant Will Demonstrate

• A genuine passion for teaching and improving student outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of effective classroom instruction and evidence-informed teaching practices.
• The ability to establish and maintain calm, orderly and engaging learning environments.
• High expectations for student achievement, behaviour and personal growth.
• Excellent curriculum knowledge and the ability to use assessment to inform teaching.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills with students, colleagues and families.
• A collaborative mindset and positive contribution to the wider life of the school.

Experience or an interest in Explicit Direct Instruction, Cognitive Load Theory, or the Science of Learning will be highly regarded, although ongoing professional learning and mentoring will be provided.

Why JoinTheScots School Albury?

We invest heavily in our people.

Our teachers enjoy:

• A supportive and collaborative staff culture.
• Purposeful professional learning
• Modern learning environments and excellent resources.
• Opportunities to contribute beyond the classroom through sport, camps, performing arts and co-curricular programs.
• A school community committed to developing confident learners and outstanding young people.
• Competitive Salary
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging
• Principals Leave

If you are an educator who believes that every student can succeed through exceptional teaching and would like to be part of a school with high aspirations and a clear educational vision, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching
• Accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
• A valid WWCC clearance for paid employment from the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian that aligns with the requirements of the Child Protection Amendment Act 2025
• A National Police Check

Applications close on Sunday, November 15, 2026; however, the position may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

We are aChild Safe School and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How will my personal information and details be handled?

Your application will be treated with utmost respect and confidentiality and will be managed in accordance with the School’s Privacy Management Plan and standard recruitment processes. Your details will only be available to members of our Human Resources team and the Academic and Professional staff within the relevant area assessing your application. If you receive an offer of employment, your personal information will be used for routine appointment processes. Where an offer is not made within 12 months of determination of eligibility, your personal details and documents will be securely destroyed.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia, and successful applicants must gainaNSW working with children check before they commence employment.

Additional information

• Competitive salary
• A supportive and collaborative staff culture
• Modern learning environments and excellent resources