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. In 2025, this will be an extra 13 days of paid leave (including school 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
Marketing and Communications Specialist
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our team. With this job you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in all aspects of school life and help us showcase all the incredible things our staff and students do every day through our marketing, events and communication.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility will be required for occasional school events outside of regular hours, with advance notice.
You will find a role description here with more information about this position.
Co-Ordinator of Gesher – Alumni and Grandparent Engagement
Join Emanuel School as the Coordinator of Gesher – Alumni and Grandparent Engagement, where you will play a crucial role in strengthening relationships within our vibrant community. This position focuses on enhancing engagement with alumni and grandparents and is responsible for seeking out new ideas and strategies to achieve the goals of the School’s Strategic Plan.
This is a part time, permanent position working 20 hours per week over 3-4 days, term time only. The hours will be worked onsite between 8.00 am – 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday. A roster will be determined in conjunction with the successful candidate prior to their commencement. Some flexibility will be required for one evening committee meeting each month and evening or weekend functions throughout the year.
You will find a role description here with more information about this position.
Facilities and Operations Assistant / Traffic Warden
We are looking for a self-driven individual who can thrive in a fast-paced, interactive educational environment. This is a part-time role working 20 hours, Monday – Friday. The hours are 7.00am – 11.00am, with some flexibility needed in the case of after-hours or weekend events.
This is a term-time-only position, meaning you will not be required to work during school holidays.
You will find a role description here with more information about this position.