Employment

Lab Assistant – Secondary Campus  

Newcastle Grammar School (NGS) is the pre-eminent co-educational independent school in the Hunter Region for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We offer an innovative and holistic academic environment that fosters personal achievement to deliver first class outcomes for our students.   

The Role 

An opportunity has opened up for a full-time Lab Assistant to join our STEM department. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting our Science staff in ensuring timely delivery of all practical lessons as well as the maintenance of all laboratories, prep and storage spaces.  

You will also provide assistance and preparation of resources to assist the wider STEM faculty. 

Duties will include, but are not limited to: 

• Manage the timely preparation of laboratory equipment and resources for Science classes. 
• Prepare solutions, stains and media for use in the laboratory. 
• Assist teaching staff with demonstrations and share practical knowledge from industry, or area of speciality 
• Carry out or facilitate specialist cleaning of laboratory equipment and laboratory preparation areas. 
• Develop maintenance procedures for laboratory equipment.
• Maintain a chemical and equipment inventory database and order additional stock. 
• Manage the safe storage, disposal and maintenance of laboratory equipment and materials. 

What We Can Offer You 

We value our people and below are some of the tangible benefits of working with us at NGS:  

• Discounted school fees.  
• Considerable investment in staff development and training. 
• Wonderful students and supportive parents.  
• Leadership opportunities and career progression.  
• Access to practical staff wellbeing activities and financial advice through our partnerships with external organisations – for example, counselling, salary sacrificing and novated car leases.   

About You 

• Hold formal training and/or experience such as a Diploma of Applied Science or equivalent or a Certificate IV with experience in a related field. 
• Hold a current Working With Children Check. 
• Hold (and or obtain) current Senior First Aid. 
• Hold (and or obtain) a White card certificate. 

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications close once a suitable recruit is obtained.  

Alumni and Community Engagement Officer (part-time)

Newcastle Grammar School (NGS) is the pre-eminent co-educational independent school in the Hunter Region for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our staff are outstanding. Selected for their professionalism and expertise, and then continually grown and upskilled, our staff work collaboratively and with purpose, to achieve the School’s mission.  

The role

The Alumni and Community Relations Officer will engage with alumni to support the strategic objectives of NGS. You will be involved in the school’s alumni strategy, planning and conducting alumni relation activities including reunions and special events. 

Ideally, we are seeking someone to work three or four days per week. Additionally, this role will require occasional evening and weekend work for various events. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute programs to strengthen relationships with alumni.
• Maintain and update alumni records and databases.
• Organise alumni events, reunions, and networking opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local businesses, community leaders and organisations.
• Represent the school at community events and promote partnerships that benefit students and the institution.
• Manage online engagement through social media platforms, newsletters, and the school website.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to highlight alumni achievements and community partnerships.

What We Offer

NGS is committed to helping staff succeed in the hybrid teaching and learning world and has made significant investments in Information Communication Technology. The Board of NGS is focused on an innovative and sustainable future by building world-class facilities and employing exceptional staff. 

In addition, some of the tangible benefits of working at NGS include:

• Discounted school fees
• Leadership opportunities and career progression
• Access to practical staff wellbeing activities and financial advice through our partnerships with external organisations – for example, counselling, salary sacrificing and novated car leases. 

About You
You will have:

• A valid Working With Children Check (essential)
• A degree in Communications, Business or Marketing (or equivalent experience)
• High level of computer literacy and administration skills 
• Proven capacity to work within a team 

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications close once a suitable recruit is obtained.

HSIE – Business Studies Teacher

Newcastle Grammar School is the pre-eminent co-educational independent school in the Hunter Region for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We offer an innovative and holistic academic environment that fosters personal achievement to deliver first class outcomes for our students. 

The Role
An opportunity exists for an experienced teacher to join our Global Studies faculty.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated educator to join our team as a Senior Business Studies Teacher, with additional teaching responsibilities in Commerce and Geography.

A commitment to student success, innovative teaching methods, and the ability to inspire a love for learning across these subjects is essential.
 

What We Offer
The Board of NGS is dedicated to fostering an innovative and sustainable future by building world-class facilities and employing exceptional staff. 

NGS pursues many innovative global programs such as the membership of Round Square, which provides our students and staff with global connections and activities as well as being a Visible Wellbeing partner.

In addition, some of the tangible benefits of working at NGS include: 

• High quality learning and teaching infrastructure  
• Considerable investment in staff development and training 
• Wonderful students and supportive parents 
• Access to practical staff wellbeing activities and financial advice through our partnerships with external organisations, for example, counselling, salary sacrificing and novated car leases. 
   

About You 
You are a passionate employee who has: 

• Formal teaching qualifications with at least three years’ relevant experience. 
• Current NESA registration.
• A track record of being innovative and creative, with a drive for excellence.
• The ability to function confidently as an individual and as a team member.
• A proven history as a lifelong learner and possesses a genuine desire for self-improvement.
• A valid Working with Children Check.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications close once a suitable recruit is obtained. 

Maintenance Services Officer

The Role

A full-time opportunity now exists for a Maintenance Services Officer to join the Property Services team. The Property Services Department is actively engaged in supporting the efficient and effective running of the School’s day to day operations through effective maintenance and operational support.

The successful candidate will be a competent, capable and caring individual who is able to work cohesively as a team player. The candidate will display and be able to evidence a strong commitment to the School’s values – Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence – and will present and communicate in a welcoming and professional way with School stakeholders including students, staff, contractors, parents and the broader School community.

The Property Services Department is responsible for working across a variety of spaces conducting a range of tasks such as:

• Painting
• Low risk repairs and maintenance (ie light tube replacement)
• Minor carpentry and plumbing repairs
• Door repairs including handles, locks and hinges
• General handyman duties
• Landscaping including mowing, hedging, pruning and using a variety of other landscape power tools
• Event set up and support including setting of chairs and tables for assemblies and large gatherings, offsite events etc
• Furniture relocations
• Receiving and delivering parcels
• Working knowledge and history of applying safe work practices in a property environment including using SWMS, identifying and mitigating safety issues/practices

What We Offer

Some of the tangible benefits of working at NGS include:

• Discounted school fees
• Leadership opportunities and career progression
• Access to practical staff wellbeing activities and financial advice through our partnerships with external organisations – for example, counselling, salary sacrificing and novated car leases. 

About You

You will have:

• A valid Working With Children Check (essential)
• Experience and knowledge of a diverse range of hand and power tools (essential) 
• A current Senior First Aid certificate
• Trade qualifications in carpentry, maintenance plumbing, horticulture or prior experience in a similar independent school role will be considered highly
• A valid White Card or OHS induction certificate from other states is advantageous
• Electrical Tagging certifications (advantageous but not essential)
• LR driver’s licence (advantageous but not essential)

This is a Full-time role working across the School’s two Campuses (located in Cook’s Hill and The Hill). The role has been assessed as a Level 1 General Hand under the School’s current MEA (the Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021). Remuneration will be considered where a specific skill or trade qualification of interest to the School is confirmed. 

Shortlisting for all positions will commence immediately. You are encouraged to apply promptly as applications close once a suitable recruit is obtained. 

NGS ensures a safe environment for children. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any behaviours endangering student safety, including child abuse. Preferred applicants undergo child protection screening, and background checks, and must adhere to our child-safe practices outlined in the Child Protection Program policies on our website.