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Explore Exciting Employment Opportunities
The King David School offers a diverse range of positions, including teaching roles, administrative positions, and support staff opportunities. Join our dedicated team and contribute to an enriching educational environment.
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Why Join The King David School Team?
At The King David School, we prioritise your professional growth and well-being. Join a community that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to academic excellence.
- Supportive work environment fostering professional development.
- Engaging curriculum that inspires creativity and critical thinking.
- Strong community connections and a vibrant school culture.
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Job Openings
Explore our current job openings and join a community dedicated to academic excellence and Jewish values.
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.
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Support Staff
Support Staff
School Psychologist
The School is seeking an experienced and registered School Psychologist for a Full Time (1 FTE) ongoing position, commencing 5 October 2026.
The successful candidate will join an excellent team of Psychologists who assist students, parents and teachers, and initiate proactive programs to address social and emotional issues.
The Psychologist must have relevant qualifications and have experience with counselling and psycho-educational assessment with children.
Only psychologists registered with AHPRA should apply.
Application, including CV and cover letter, should be emailed to hr@kds.vic.edu.au
Closing date: 3 August 2026 at 9:00AM
PE / Sport Coach
Opportunities with an immediate start exist for enthusiastic and knowledgeable coaches in a variety of sports. These positions are offered on a casual basis with up to 10 hours on offer. Opportunities exist for extra days for camp attendance.
Successful applicants will have excellent knowledge in their sport with previous experience in both playing and coaching. They need to be passionate and enthusiastic about coaching and working with students aged 9 to 17. Level 1 or 2 coaching certificates will be highly regarded.
Current First Aid Certificate and Working With Children Check certificates are compulsory.
Please email CV and cover letter to hr@kds.vic.edu.au
Applications close: Friday 31 July 2026
(Please note: we apologise in advance, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
Education Support Staff
If you are interested in being an Education Support Officer, please email hr@kds.vic.edu.au with a CV and Cover Letter detailing your relevant experience.
Teaching Staff
Teaching Staff
Casual Qualified Early Childhood Educator
The King David School Early Learning Centre is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Educator to join our vibrant warm team on a casual basis.
If you are a Diploma qualified Educator looking to work in a supportive, collaborative, and professional environment, we would love to hear from you.
This position requires experience in assisting in the implementation of an innovative and contemporary early childhood program, and a comprehensive understanding of the NQS and the VEYLDF. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills; ability to work independently, communicate well with students and parents, and provide the highest quality care and education.
Please email CV and cover letter to hr@kds.vic.edu.au
Applications close: Friday 4 September 2026
Director of Teaching and Learning
Full-time fixed term (3 year contract) position
Commencing Term 1, 2027, The King David School requires a dynamic and vision-driven Director Teaching and Learning to provide strategic, school-wide leadership of educational practices across Prep to Year 12. Reporting to the Principal and as a member of the Senior Leadership team, this role leads pedagogy in a structured, evidence-based, and intentional manner to ensure optimal outcomes for all students.
Key Responsibilities:
● Pedagogical Leadership
● Curriculum & Assessment
● Staff Coaching & Development
● Strategic Operations & Governance
(see Position Description for full detail).
Application, including CV and cover letter, should be emailed to hr@kds.vic.edu.au
Closing date: 30 August 2026
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.
Relief Teachers
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 experience and preferred teaching methods.
"You can feel the genuine warmth and love for the kids in every room, thank you for creating this environment."
Sam
ELC Parent, KDS
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover answers to your questions about working at The King David School.
What is the application process?
All applicants must submit their application through https://employment.kds.vic.edu.au/
Once we have received your submission, if you are shortlisted for the role, we will be in touch to arrange an interview time.
Are you an equal opportunity employer?
Yes, 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.
Do I need to have VIT Registration?
To be a classroom teacher in Victoria, you must have VIT Registration. In special circumstances, where there are no VIT registered teachers available to teach a subject (for example, specialised Hebrew), the School may endorse you for Permission to Teach through VIT. Permission to teach (PTT) is an alternative authorisation to teach that exists primarily to address a workforce shortage within Victorian schools. PTT cannot be granted to teach in an early childhood service.
Do I need to have a Working with Children Check?
Yes, you need to have a valid Working with Children Check to work at The King David School. Please note that VIT Registration also acts as a WWCC.
Is there a dress code?
Yes, staff are expected to dress professionally at all times. Please see our staff induction documents for more information.
