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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT AT ARDEN

Arden is a Christian community centred on the good news of Jesus Christ committed to maintaining a reflective, school-wide evaluation and ongoing development program that nutures skilled, passionate practitioners who are a part of a collaborative team.

The Principal is committed to the employment of staff who support the School’s mission and vision and who are passionate about the delivery of innovative academic, cocurricular and pastoral programs that challenge and inspire our students.  Our staff are united in their committment to improving the quality of teaching and learning, directly and indirectly, and are active partners in their professional learning and performance development.

All levels of governance are committed to embodying the Christian values of the School and a culture of servant minded leadership is fostered at all levels.

Employment Requirements

Child Safety

In support of Arden’s committment to embedding child safety (Standard 1) we ensure that our staff are suitable for working with children and young people and that they are supported (Standard 5).  Staff are required to maintain a child safe culture, act in every child’s best interest and to keep them safe from harm, in accordance with the School’s policies and procedures (Standard 10) which reflect the Child Safe Standards.

Working with Children Check

Arden staff must maintain Working with Children Clearance. For more information, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Teacher Registration and Accreditation

To teach at Arden, all primary, secondary and early childhood teachers are required to be registered with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and be accredited as Conditional/Provisional, Proficient or Highly Accomplished/Lead. For more information, please visit NESA.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our Arden community, please click the below link to complete the School’s Employment Application.

Teaching Staff

Support Staff

Enquiries

For more information about employment at Arden, please contact the HR team at hr@arden.nsw.edu.au or call (02) 9484 1146.

POSITIONS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

CANTEEN SUPERVISOR | PERMANENT PART-TIME | APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 9 JUNE 2023

Arden is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Canteen Supervisor to join our Canteen team at our Secondary Campus in Epping as soon as possible. 

You will be required to work term time only, 2 days per week between the hours of 8.30am and 2.30pm, with the potential for additional casual hours.

Ideally you will hold a Food Handling Certificate and have experience in food services. 

Most importantly you will have an eagerness to support a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, an ability to work independently under the instruction of a team manager, and a ‘can do’ friendly demeanour with a flexible approach at the forefront of all that you do. 

If this sound like you, please visit the School’s website to view the Role Description and complete our Support Staff Employment Application to apply. Please submit your completed application, covering letter and resume to hr@arden.nsw.edu.au 

Applications close Friday, 9 June 2023.

Please note applicants may be interviewed and appointed before the closing date. You are encouraged to make you application as soon as possible.

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

UNIFORM SHOP MANAGER | PERMANENT PART-TIME | APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 9 JUNE 2023

We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person with a strong desire to provide outstanding customer service to our parents and students.

As one of the key first points of contact with new parents and students it is imperative the Uniform Shop Manager can provide professional and courteous retail sales and uniform fitting guidance and ensure appropriate stock and sizing levels are managed and maintained.

A well-developed knowledge of retail services within a school environment will be highly regarded. If this sounds like you, please complete our Support Staff Employment Application form and submit with your resume and covering letter.

Applications close Friday, 9 June 2023.

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process.  Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

For further information, please contact the HR team by email to hr@arden.nsw.edu.au

SECONDARY PDHPE TEACHER | TEMPORARY FULL-TIME | APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 9 JUNE 2023

We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic teacher to join our vibrant and dynamic PDHPE team.  This block placement is for 6 terms, commencing Semester 2, 2023 until the closing of the 2024 School year.  Arden values staff who demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic approach and who show professionalism, initiative, and good humour. Arden offers unique PDHPE teaching opportunities with regular practical lessons being conducted off-site. If you’re wanting to expand your teaching experience beyond the usual School oval or on-site facility, please complete our Teaching Staff Employment Application to apply for this role.

The successful applicant will

  • have the opportunity to teach the syllabus across all Secondary (including Senior) Stages
  • display enthusiasm for developing students in PDHPE and effectively engage with them
  • demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the syllabus
  • demonstrate successful teaching experiences and the capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
  • be committed to the pastoral care of students
  • effectively collaborate with colleagues; and
  • possess well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and engage with students, parents and staff.

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

To apply, please complete the School’s Employment Application form. Click here to view the School’s Secondary Teacher Role Description.

For further information, please contact the HR team by email to hr@arden.nsw.edu.au

CASUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | JUNIOR AND SECONDARY TEACHING STAFF

Arden is seeking reliable and enthusiastic qualified teachers to join our Casual Relief Teacher (CRT) pool.

Casual teachers are expected to deliver the curriculum content as prepared for them, supervise classes/duty areas as rostered, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of students at all times. 

If you are looking for the certainty of consistent pre-booked and/or adhoc employment that offers flexibility to suit individual availability, please complete our Teaching Staff Employment Application.

KEY CONTACTS

JUNIOR CAMPUS HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

LINDA BIALOUS

PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTOR

JO GRAHAM

HEAD OF LOWER PRIMARY

GREG STOCKEN

HEAD OF UPPER PRIMARY

SECONDARY CAMPUS HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

Samantha Allen

HEAD OF MUSIC

DEBORAH COX

HEAD OF LANGUAGES

Christine Cunningham

HEAD OF ENGLISH

ELIZABETH DUNN

HEAD OF PDHPE

Rodney Henderson

Head of HSIE

Sam Hwang

HEAD OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES

CAROLYN IMRE

HEAD OF SCIENCE

CATHRYN KILLIN

HEAD OF MATHEMATICS

JENNY LEE

HEAD OF SPORT

SAMANTHA MCGOWAN

HEAD OF DRAMA

KAREN MOSS

HEAD OF GEOGRAPHY

LYN PELLIZZON

HEAD OF INFORMATION SERVICES

ROB RILEY

HEAD OF VISUAL ARTS

CARLENE RYDER

HEAD OF COUNSELLING SERVICES

MATTHEW STEPHENS

HEAD OF TAS

Jo Webb

Learning Support Coordinator

PHILIPPA WOOD

HEAD OF CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC K-12