Employment

Emanuel School – a co-educational Jewish Day School – is a thriving place of learning. Students from Pre-school to Year 12 learn, play and flourish on our beautiful heritage-listed campus in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney, Australia.  Our motto, Mind Spirit Being, encapsulates our school. We aim to open the mind, awaken the spirit and engage the whole being within a culture of excellence, respect and the desire to strive for one’s best. 

Why work at Emanuel?

Emanuel School has been recognised as a 5-Star Employer of Choice by The Educator magazine. This prestigious award is testament to the fact that, by working at Emanuel you will become part of a community that is supportive, caring and respectful.

We know that you are not just looking for a job, but a place to grow, develop and shine. We also know that while we do offer a salary above the Multi-Enterprise Agreement level, you’re looking for more than just money.

We also know that your worklife balance is important to you. At Emanuel, not only do teachers (0.8FTE and above) have weekly ‘Do Not Disturb’ periods, they also won’t be asked to participate in weekend sport.

When you join our team, you can also expect:

• professional development and leadership opportunities to help develop your mind, spirit and being.
• additional leave for Jewish High Holidays. 
• a comprehensive staff wellbeing program, including access to the School’s gym and weekly staff fitness sessions with a qualified trainer and optional annual flu shots.
• access to up to four confidential counselling sessions for yourself and immediate family each year via our EAP provider.
• time to get to know each other, with events and activities planned by our Social Committee.
• where applicable, discounted school fees to staff who have children enrolled at our School.

Emanuel School is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage people from all religions and backgrounds to join our team.

Children’s wellbeing is everything to us

Emanuel School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This is the primary focus of our care and decision-making. Emanuel has zero tolerance for child abuse and our culture is built around an environment that enables children to thrive.

Current Opportunities

Head of Athletics & Cross Country

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head of Athletics & Cross Country to lead and develop our K–12 Athletics and Cross Country programs, commencing at the start of the 2027 school year.

This is a permanent, part-time position (6 hours per week) reporting to the Director of Sport K-12. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the program, including athlete development, training programs, school carnivals, representative pathways, coach mentoring and community engagement.

Head of Gifted Education K-6

We are seeking a Head of Gifted Education (K-6) to join our Primary team. The Head of Gifted Education (K–6) is a leadership position responsible for enhancing outcomes for gifted and high potential learners across the Primary School. The role provides leadership in the identification, tracking, support and development of students with high potential, ensuring their needs are recognised and addressed through evidence-informed gifted education practices. 

The Head of Gifted Education works closely with classroom teachers, specialist staff and school leaders to build teacher capability in gifted education, effective differentiation, enrichment and acceleration. The role plays a key part in ensuring that gifted and high potential learners are consistently identified, appropriately challenged and carefully monitored, including students whose potential may be masked by underachievement. The position also includes a face-to-face teaching load. 

Music Teacher P-6 | Part time, 0.4FTE

We have an opportunity for a talented and passionate music teacher to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Music, you will be responsible for teaching the Primary Music curriculum. This is a 0.4FTE, permanent position, available from the start of the 2027 school year. 

Our Music Department operates a vibrant extra-curricular program and it is expected that all members of the team take an active role in the leadership and execution of the programs. We aim to develop in each student a life-long passion for music, foster a sense of achievement and encourage all students to strive towards excellence.