Classroom Teacher (Junior School) - Various Positions

About Us

Nestled in the picturesque Hunter Valley on 32 acres of green space, Hunter Valley Grammar School (HVGS) is an independent, non-selective, secular, coeducational day school for students from Preschool to Year 12.

Our innovative curriculum and co-curriculum activities foster curiosity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurialism, preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow's workplaces.

About the Role

Hunter Vallery Grammar School has several exciting Classroom Teacher opportunities within our Junior School commencing Term 1, 2027. The opportunities include:

• One (1) permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) Classroom Teacher

• Two (2) fixed term, full time (1.0 FTE) Classroom Teacher for the 2027 school year (1 year)

• One (1) fixed term, part time (0.4 FTE) Classroom Teacher (relief from face-to-face role) for the 2027 school year (1 year)

A Classroom Teacher is a proactive member within our Junior School and is engaged in providing a stimulating, engaging, evidence informed and holistic education to K-6 students.

Work Pattern: These positions are to be on campus from 8:00am until at least 4:00pm, Monday to Friday each school day in accordance with the published term dates or contracted working days. Staff meetings and other avenues for collaboration require attendance beyond 4:00pm.

Key Duties

As a Classroom Teacher within the Junior School, you will have responsibility to:

• Teach a K-6 class as Homeroom teacher, including 70 x 30-minute curriculum lessons in the 90-lesson (two-week) cycle and assemblies, roll-call and pastoral time

• Work as an effective member of the team, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills

• Be proactive in providing an academically challenging, stimulating, and safe environment where students are enthused about learning

• Attend all assemblies

• Attend parent/teacher nights, presentation ceremonies and other school functions as determined by the Principal, some of these are outside of normal hours

• Attend our annual school camps; which generally occur during term time and require nights away from home

• Support colleagues by taking occasional relief lessons

• Contribute to the co-curricular programme of the School

• Have an active professional development plan and attend all required PD sessions & staff meetings

• Be familiar and continually upskill in the learning management and information technology systems that the School utilises

• Any other duties as directed

About You

• Hold a Bachelor of Education or equivalent

• Understand and is committed to the Australian Professional Standards for Teaching.

• Be accredited with NESA (or be eligible for accreditation) and hold an appropriate tertiary qualification or qualifications

• Experience with the Primary Years’ Program (International Baccalaureate), or extensive knowledge of the PYP, will be regarded as beneficial, but no excellent teacher who is willing to learn will be disqualified for not having taught already in a PYP school (desirable)

• Strong ICT skills will be regarded favourably. This includes the purposeful integration of technology into classroom pedagogies and the capacity to use technology well in completing personal professional tasks (desirable)

• Have sound knowledge of the NESA syllabus outcomes for Primary Education and proven skills as a Primary Classroom teacher.

• Responsibility for managing one’s own annual accreditation requirements including fee payment and maintenance of a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance

• Be an all-round professional, dedicated to continuing development and excels in working collaboratively.

• Be able to demonstrate excellence in improving student learning and wellbeing outcomes.

• Be able to demonstrate how their teaching practice incorporates a sound evidence-base and inspires young learners.

• Understand Guided Inquiry and be able to successfully implement it in the classroom.

• Value a partnership with families of the School in seeking the best outcome for each student.

For a complete picture of the role, you can find the full Job Description on our website.

Benefits

At HVGS, we're dedicated to empowering our staff to thrive in the dynamic realm of teaching and learning. We uphold this commitment by equipping our educators with cutting-edge tools and skills necessary to excel in their profession. Moreover, HVGS offers a suite of exclusive benefits to our valued staff members, including:

• 15 days Personal Leave for all full-time, permanent staff (prorated for part-time staff)

• Generous professional development opportunities.

• Access to Fitness Passport, which provides you and your family with flexible access to a wide range of gyms and pools, at a discounted price.

• State-of-the-Art teaching and learning infrastructure.

• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

• Access to Staff strength and conditioning sessions and the school gym.

• Salary Sacrificing options, including novated leasing.

Join HVGS and be part of a supportive community committed to your professional growth, well-being, and success.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply by completing the online Job Application form here: https://www.hvgs.nsw.edu.au/about/employment/

Within your application please nominate which classroom teacher position you are applying for, candidates may apply for more than one of the positions.

Applications submitted via SEEK’s ‘apply for job’ button will not be considered.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Human Resources on (02) •••• •444 or ••••@hvgs.nsw.edu.au. Enquiries made through Seek’s pilot chat function are not currently being monitored.

Applications close: 5:00 pm Thursday 27 August 2026

Hunter Valley Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Applications received after this date will not be considered. HVGS is an equal opportunity employer. All staff must have a current Employee Working with Children Check.