Why work with us?

Australia Street Infants School is an inner-city infants school located in Newtown, Sydney. Our K-2 Infants School currently has 91 students, with Lennox House providing programs to families and children from 0 - 5 years old, and an onsite Public Preschool, providing a seamless continuum of early learning.

Australia Street Infants School is known for its strong sense of community and provision of quality, innovative teaching and learning programs in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. Our central purpose is to provide children with the necessary knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes to ensure that they are successful learners and active global citizens. 

We believe that learning is enhanced in an environment where staff, children and families feel they belong, and actively encourage authentic and meaningful collaboration and connection throughout our early education precinct. 

About the role

Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified applicants for a Stage One class teacher position available for the 2025 school year.

The successful applicant will be part of a highly collaborative, supportive team who share teaching and learning programs.

The position is from 31 January 2025 to 19th December 2025

Selection criteria

Approval to teach K-2 with an ability to implement high quality explicit teaching in literacy and numeracy, using evidence and data to inform practice to support and extend a diverse range of learners.

Capacity to create a positive classroom learning environment through effective classroom management skills that enhance learning, engagement, and wellbeing, inclusive of students with diverse needs. 

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills necessary to work collaboratively within a stage team and enhance positive relationships with all members of the school community.

How to apply

Please submit an expression of interest addressing the criteria, of no more than two A4 pages in length, together with a cover letter and EOI application form. Applicants are requested to include the names of two referees, who may be contacted.

Please email applications to Joel Streltschenko, Relieving Principal at [email protected] by 5pm on Friday 22nd  November 2024.