Junior School Teacher

Wenona School; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Morning tea provided

Staff discounts

EAP

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Wenona School in North Sydney invites applications for a Junior School Teacher (K-6). This permanent full-time role begins Term 1 2027 and offers opportunities to design innovative teaching programs, foster student engagement and support wellbeing within a girls’ school environment.

Experience with the International Baccalaureate and Primary Years Program philosophy would be advantageous, and applicants should be committed to ongoing professional development and high teaching standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff and families.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging lessons and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Teach and implement a Junior School program (K-6).
• Plan and deliver authentic assessments to inform teaching and learning.
• Nurture social and emotional wellbeing of students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student outcomes.
• Utilise ICT to enhance learning beyond the classroom.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 October 2026

Wenona is seeking a creative and dynamic Junior School Teacher (K-6) to join their Junior School. This is a permanent full-time role commencing in Term 1 2027. Experience with IB/PYP is advantageous.

Wenona is seeking a creative and dynamic Junior School Teacher to join our thriving Junior School. You will inspire our young women through innovative classroom practice, refined professional knowledge and a commitment to high expectations and continuous improvement.

At Wenona, we have an obligation to our profession to ensure the highest quality educational outcomes for our students. We foster a love of learning, inquiry and collaboration through our own role modelling of such practices in our work. We expect our teachers to be committed to their own professional development and to want to make a contribution to the broader educational community.

The Position

The role of Junior School Teacher (K-6) is a rewarding opportunity to inspire our young students by designing and delivering innovative teaching programs to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement in the classroom and beyond.

Key priorities for the role also include:

• Teach and aspire to the standards articulated in the Wenona Effective Teaching Cycle in collaboration with our team of professional educators.
• Planning and implementing authentic assessments that informs teaching and learning.
• Nurturing each individual by supporting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of young students.
• Collaborating and contributing to a team and faculty of professional educators.
• Utilising ICT to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement beyond the classroom.

This is a permanent Full-Time role commencing in Term 1 2027.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be passionate about education and creative and adaptable in your approach as you support and engage each child. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with and build strong positive relationships with members of the school community including other staff, students and parents. You will be committed to the continual improvement of your teaching practice and receptive to opportunities for personal and professional development and be committed to supporting the values of Wenona as you undertake your role. Experience with the International Baccalaureate and Primary Years Program philosophy and pedagogy would be advantageous.

Benefits We Offer

• Strong culture of teamwork and professional development support.
• Access to professional growth and staff development learning experiences.
• Staff discounts, onsite gym and pool facilities and morning tea provided.
• Access to EAP and onsite annual flu vaccinations.

Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona's Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Check. ( https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check )

Affiliation: None
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Girl

1261 Students
119 TeachingStaff
92 Non-Teaching Staff

Boarding School

Celebrating excellence in girls' education since 1886, Wenona is a leading independentday and boarding school in North Sydney, K to 12, educating and empowering young women to serve and shape their world.