We are seeking to employ a Primary teacher to commence teaching in Term 1 2026. This is a temporary position to cover a teacher that will be on maternity leave.

Class sizes are 10-12 students on average, across all grades. This position is open to recent graduates and experienced teachers.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to school operations and development of best practice

Influencing and inspiring a passionate culture around integrated curriculum

Instilling a love of learning and application of curriculum to real-life projects

RFF time including typical supervision duties.

Designing and deliver stimulating content.

Learn about and incorporate the school philosophy and personal development (wisdom, morality and diligence) into the education of a student.

Skills & experience:

Effective communication skills

Adaptability, flexibility and patience

Creativity with the use of learning technologies

Ready to take initiative and contribute ideas

Benefits & Perks:

Leadership opportunities to grow in a small school

Laptop provided

Several teacher gratitude days across the school year.

Teachers’ remuneration takes into consideration years of service and achievements/outcomes of the teacher.

Has direct contact with and access to school leadership.

Highly collegial, supportive, nurturing and creative staff culture.

Opportunity for coordinator roles in various aspects of school, including welfare, careers, extra-curricular, co-curricular, sports curriculum and development.

ABOUT PAL BUDDHIST SCHOOL

As Australia's first and only Buddhist primary and high school, we are a pioneer school that aims at providing education that is open, honest and real. We cultivate, in our students, a love for community, respect and appreciation, which in turn, provides a very wholesome environment for all staff and students.

We are a young and innovative school, and in the short life so far, we have managed to climb the ranks in NAPLAN and HSC (2nd to Sydney Grammar in 2022 HSC, for highest % of students achieving ATAR above 95), demonstrating our authentic goal of producing young leaders, ready to make a difference.

Our school-wide policy empowers teachers to effectively address behavioral issues while also prioritising students' well-being and mental health, which support every individual in engaging more fully and achieving higher academic performance.

As such, we encourage applicants who are looking for a workplace where they can develop themselves professional, personally, and spiritually.

OUR CULTURE OF TEACHING

Our teaching mantra is, "We teach students, not subjects" and as such, our staff culture is founded on making a meaningful impact on the interests and aspirations of students. We are a team of creative, energetic and driven individuals, looking to make a real difference and change in education, one that is aligned with contemporary thinking and strategies.

You will be joining a teaching team that embraces innovative thinking, welcomes feedback, highly values genuine collaboration and turning our passions into memorable experiences in the classroom. By streamlining school systems to reduce administrative burdens and paperwork, we have fostered a more supportive teaching environment where teachers can concentrate on honing their skills.

We focus on explaining and demonstrating a concept or skill, providing structured guidance and feedback to students. Emphasising a systematic approach with clear learning objectives, modelling, and opportunities for practice and feedback.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

Attributes we are looking for in a teacher to join our team are-

Effective communication skills

Adaptability, flexibility and patience

Creativity with the use of learning technologies

An open-mind

A high degree of self-awareness

Experience in designing and delivering stimulating learning that extends students

Ready to take initiative and contribute ideas

An interest in Buddhist principles is preferred.

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and academic transcript (if applicable) addressed to the Principal at [email protected].

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a teacher?

How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?