Employment Opportunities

Employment at The King David School

The King David School in Melbourne is a co-educational progressive Jewish Day School catering for students from Preschool to VCE. Established on the principles of inclusion, egalitarianism and social justice, we value individuality and self-expression, a strong Australian identity, and students’ intellectual, cultural and social development within a progressive Jewish environment.

The King David School is committed to ensuring child safety and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. We are committed to providing an environment that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and protects them from abuse, harm, neglect, and the threat of harm. The School undertakes several screening processes of applicants to ensure the appropriate protection of children in its care. This includes reference checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.

The King David School is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

All people employed by the School must be eligible to work in Australia. You are able to work in Australia if you are an Australian Citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident or a foreign national with permission to work. The School, like all Victorian employers, is not allowed by law to employ for paid work any person who is on Long Service Leave.

For any enquiries regarding employment at The King David School, please contact the Human Resources Manager on (03) 9527 0116, or email hr@kds.vic.edu.au.

Maintenance Officers

We are seeking two full time Maintenance officers to join our school facilities team.

Working with a small and dedicated crew, with collaborative and supportive management, the maintenance officer will be responsible for providing maintenance support to the school, ensuring buildings, properties, and major plant and equipment are adequately maintained to ensure a safe environment for students and staff. 

The school is seeking self-starters with excellent time management and the ability to effectively prioritise work schedules. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills are important in a school environment, as is a strong customer service focus – a “can-do” attitude.

Onsite training will be provided to ensure knowledge of all principles of maintenance and activities required to maintain property, assets, grounds and equipment.  Basic tool knowledge would be desirable.

This is a full time position on campus commencing November 2025.

A current employee Working with Children Check and driver’s license are essential.

Please email your cover letter, CV and examples of recent work to hr@kds.vic.edu.au

Please complete pre-employment form by clicking on the link below. Applicants who do not complete the form, will not be considered. https://employment.kds.vic.edu.au/

Applications close: Friday 31 October 2025 

(Please note: we apologise in advance, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)

Position Description
Year 6 students at the Challah Back Lunch time Club make bracelets
Year 7 students are participating in the Young Scientist program as part of Launch Experience. They are building a high tower. They are smiling.
Education expert Tom Sherrington is presenting to Magid Campus staff on WalkThrus.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DATA OFFICER

We are currently seeking a skilled and proactive Information Systems and Data Officer to play a key role in maintaining and developing our school’s digital systems and data operations. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead the School’s transition to a new Student Information System (Veracross) and support our broader digital engagement strategy.

This role requires a balance of technical understanding, systems analysis, and user experience awareness.

This is a full-time position (on campus) commencing November 2025.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director of Digital Engagement, you will:

  • Support the transition between two major Student Information Systems, including data migration, system configuration, and user training.

  • Manage and maintain the accuracy, integrity, and security of school data across key systems.

  • Understand and document current staff, student, and parent workflows in our legacy SIS and staff portal.

  • Map and rebuild these functions within the new SIS, aligning with Veracross capabilities.

  • Develop and maintain database queries, reports, and integrations using SQL and REST APIs.

  • Provide responsive support and guidance to staff on system use and data reporting.

  • Collaborate with vendors, IT, and teaching staff to ensure systems effectively support the school’s teaching, learning, and operational needs.

  • Create user resources and documentation to assist with adoption and training.

About You:

You will bring a blend of technical knowledge, systems understanding, and strong interpersonal skills. Specifically, you will have:

  • Proven experience with Student Information Systems (experience with Synergetic and/or Veracross highly regarded).

  • Solid understanding of database management, data analysis, and data integrity.

  • Experience using SQL and APIs for data extraction, transformation, and reporting.

  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.

  • The ability to communicate effectively and provide clear, supportive user guidance.

A current employee Working with Children Check is essential.

Please email your cover letter, CV and examples of recent work to hr@kds.vic.edu.au

Please complete pre-employment form by clicking on the link below. Applicants who do not complete the form, will not be considered. https://employment.kds.vic.edu.au/

Applications close: Friday 24 October 2025 

Please note: We apologise in advance but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Position Description
Three Senior School students are studying in the library. They have a King David school laptop. They are smiling.
Prep students are in the classroom, some have their hands up. In the centre of the image is a girl who is looking to the side, smiling and has her hand up.
Middle School students in School uniform are smiling in front of the colourful flower mural that past Year 9 students painted.

Jewish Studies Teacher

We are seeeking an experienced, dynamic, and committed teacher to join our Secondary School team. This is a full-time position commencing in January 2026 (Term 1).

We are looking for an experienced secondary-trained teacher with a strong knowledge of Jewish History, culture, and traditions to teach Jewish Studies across all secondary year levels.

There is a possibility of teaching VCE Religion & Society as part of this position.

High proficiency in Hebrew is desirable.

Please email your CV and cover letter to hr@kds.vic.edu.au

Please complete pre-employment form by clicking on the link below. Applicants who do not complete the form, will not be considered:

https://employment.kds.vic.edu.au/

 (Please note: we apologise in advance, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)

Position Description
Senior students study Talmud with Ilan Bloch, Director of Jewish Life and Learning. They are wearing school uniform and holding paper that they are reading. They are glad to be learning. One student looks at the camera and smiles.
A Year 8 student stands with her mother, behind her Dorot project book that tells her family history.

JEWISH EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATOR (PART TIME: 0.4 FTE)

Come join our team of inspiring and supportive experiential educators. Together, we will help our students foster a meaningful connection with Judaism, Israel and themselves in the world.

We’re looking for someone who is creative, hardworking and open to learning along the way. Experience in facilitation and informal education is important.

The role is 0.4 (equivalent to 2 days a week) – perfect for a uni student. Youth movement background is preferred, but no teaching degree is required.

This is a fixed term position for Term 1 and Term 2 2026 (with the potential of extending).

Please email your cover letter and CV to hr@kds.vic.edu.au

Please complete pre-employment form by clicking on the link below. Applicants who do not complete the form, will not be considered: https://employment.kds.vic.edu.au/

(Please note: we apologise in advance, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)

Position Description
Students at the Junior School celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut on the oval. They are wearing blue and white - some are wearing blue ballerina tutus. You can see the school mansion behind the students.
A Year 7 family stands proudly with their son holding a pillowcase that they have decorated together as part of activities around mitzvot. They are happy.

RELIEF TEACHERS (CRT)

If you are interested in CRT teaching work, please send a copy of your resume to hr@kds.vic.edu.au. 

Please include a cover letter highlighting your preferred teaching methods.

HEBREW TEACHERS

Please contact the HR Manager directly to discuss any opportunities to teach at KDS. Please note, you must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching in order to work as a Hebrew Teacher at the School.

Applications should be emailed to hr@kds.vic.edu.au and must include your CV and a cover letter.