Employment

Setting the highest standards of quality education

Queenwood is a non-denominational school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 offering Higher School Certificate and International Baccalaureate.
 

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Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
Queenwood is dedicated to creating a safe and child-friendly environment for all children and young people in our care. We emphasise a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and harm, prioritising the best interests of students and their safety. The School is fully committed to complying with child protection laws and regulations, and we aim to foster a child-safe culture. Every member of the school community is responsible for ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all students, with a focus on keeping students' safety paramount in all their actions and decisions.

As part of our recruitment process, all prospective candidates are subject to rigorous background, qualification and employment checks, including the verification of references.

At Queenwood, we know that able, committed and caring staff are the key to providing high-quality education. We are a strong and highly collegial learning community, and we recognise the importance of attracting and retaining talented colleagues. We are distinctive for the level of professional emphasis we accord to staff, within a highly collaborative environment. We also offer well-resourced programs, exceptional support for professional learning and a variety of development pathways.
 

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

While we have a small team of casual teachers who work regularly at Queenwood, we often seek additional casual staff in both our Junior and Senior Schools, so we welcome expressions of interest for casual teaching positions throughout the year.

When you submit your expression of interest, if your skills and experience align with a current opening, we will contact you. Please note: Submitting an expression of interest does not automatically ensure you will be offered work opportunities.

Please ensure you complete a cover letter, CV and Teaching Staff Application Form, above, when sending your interest to: 

All permanent positions are advertised separately below and on LinkedIn & require a separate application addressing the criteria outlined in the advertisement.
 
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We recognise that the quality of our people is critical to our educational mission. We aim to be an employer of choice, offering competitive salary and benefits, exciting career opportunities and a supportive and collegial work culture. By joining the team at Queenwood, you will enter a community in which each person, staff or student, is known and valued. As a non-denominational Christian school, we welcome those of all faiths and none and we are enriched by the diverse experiences and cultural backgrounds of our colleagues. 

Working with committed and knowledgeable professionals and with engaged and motivated students, you will enjoy outstanding support, resources and working conditions in a beautiful location.

Queenwood as a Place To Work

Our goal is to:

  • attract and retain the most talented professionals
  • build their expertise and leadership capacity
  • support all staff with appropriate resources, strong leadership and an ethos of professional autonomy
  • create pathways for professional development, collaboration, research and thought leadership.
  • establish connections with tertiary institutions, schools and other organisations that expand learning opportunities for staff and students
  • sustain and enhance staff wellbeing through programs that strengthen their personal and professional capacity
  • create a flexible and positive environment that helps staff balance the demands of work and personal life and allows them to flourish

 

What we offer

We encourage the professional growth of our staff by providing pathways for career progression and a range of professional learning opportunities, including support for postgraduate study.

In addition to a meaningful and rewarding career, our staff receive a comprehensive range of benefits, which include:

  • Competitive remuneration packages 
  • Options for salary packaging
  • Priority enrolment for families of staff and 25% discount on tuition fees for permanent full time staff and part time permanent staff (pro-rata)
  • Free use of Queenwood buses (subject to availability) 
  • Employee Access Program (EAP)
  • Dedicated staff wellbeing team & program
  • Culture of respect and service
  • Pool/Tennis Court/Gym access with trainer 
  • Access to Fitness Passport
  • Meditation Group
  • Well-appointed common rooms with tea, coffee and snacks provided
  • Just Read (dedicated time daily for leisure reading for all students and staff + full access to library collection)
  • Provision of IT equipment - laptop computers and IT technical and pedagogical support
  • Regular staff social events
  • Vaccinations
  • Opportunity to be involved in a variety of cocurricular activities (not compulsory) 

Professional Development

  • Comprehensive onboarding & induction with ongoing support for new staff and early career teachers. 
  • Generous professional development resourcing
  • Experienced Teacher Mentoring Program & Instructional Coaching to support teacher accreditation
  • In-house provision of NESA-accredited PD
  • School-driven and sponsored professional development events
  • Career coaching
  • Staff Scholarships for postgraduate study with additional resourcing and support
  • Opportunities to participate in and lead school-based action research in partnership with universities
  • Indigenous Programs (working with Elders at school and on Country during staff retreats)

'Teachers doing what they love in a place they love to work...' 

Location

Queenwood is located at Balmoral Beach (Senior School) and Mosman (Junior School) under 10km from the Sydney CBD. With attractive facilities in a beautiful environment, staff enjoy proximity to parks, beach, cafes and multiple bus routes directly outside the School or a short walk to Spit Junction. 

Positions Vacant

Rowing Coach & Boat Person

Queenwood is seeking an experienced and motivated Rowing Coach & Boat Person to support the School’s Rowing Program through expert coaching and equipment maintenance. This is a permanent part-time role to commence as soon as possible, with the start date negotiable for the right candidate.







 

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Senior School Mathematics Teacher

Queenwood is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior School Mathematics Teacher to deliver engaging, high-quality mathematics programs in collaboration with the Head of Mathematics. The successful candidate will have strong experience teaching the NSW Mathematics curriculum, including HSC and IB Mathematics, and will demonstrate a commitment to fostering student engagement, academic excellence, and collaborative practice within a dynamic and supportive faculty.
This is a permanent position, commencing in Term 1, 2026, with a teaching load between 0.6 – 1.0 FTE. The commencement date and teaching load may be negotiable for the right candidate.


 

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Senior School PDHPE Teacher

Queenwood is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior School PDHPE Teacher to deliver engaging, high-quality PDHPE programs in collaboration with the Head of PDHPE. The successful candidate will have strong experience teaching the NSW PDHPE curriculum and will demonstrate a commitment to fostering student engagement, academic excellence, and collaborative practice within a dynamic and supportive faculty.

This is a temporary parental leave replacement position, commencing in Term 1, 2026, for a period of up to 12 months.

 

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Junior School Classroom Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Junior School Teacher with a passion for teaching students from Kindergarten to Year 6. This is a temporary full-time position covering a teacher on parental leave for Terms 1 and 2, 2026.
 

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Senior School History Teacher

Queenwood is seeking a high-performing educator to join our History Department, commencing Term 1, 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver inspiring, high-quality curriculum programs in collaboration with the Head of History, within a supportive and enthusiastic team. The successful candidate will be a strong classroom practitioner who fosters student engagement, academic excellence, and a genuine love of learning, contributing to a vibrant culture of creativity and collaboration across the School.




 

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Senior School Visual Arts Teacher

Queenwood is seeking an inspiring Senior School Visual Arts Teacher to deliver an engaging, high-quality visual arts programs in collaboration with the Head of Visual Arts.
The successful candidate will have strong NSW curriculum experience in teaching Stages 4 and 5 Visual Arts, creative expertise across a range of expressive forms, a passion for fostering student engagement and artistic excellence.
This role is for Term 1 and 2 in 2026. 




 

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Senior School French Teacher

Queenwood is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior School French Teacher to deliver engaging, high-quality French programs in collaboration with the Head of Languages for the 2026 school year. The successful candidate will have strong experience teaching HSC and IB French, as well as teaching French from Years 7–10, and will demonstrate a commitment to fostering student engagement, academic excellence, and collaborative practice within a dynamic and supportive faculty.



 

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