Join Our Team
Join a warm, inclusive Progressive Jewish school where educators collaborate in evidence-informed practice and grow through professional learning, prioritising child safety and staff wellbeing.
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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.
Administrative Staff
Administrative Staff
Maintenance Officers
We are seeking two Maintenance officers to join our team.
Working with a collaborative crew, maintenance officers are responsible for providing maintenance support to the school, ensuring buildings and equipment are safely maintained.
We are seeking self-starters with excellent time management, well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and a customer focus – a “can-do” attitude.
A driver's license and WWCC are essential. Please email your Cover Letter and CV to hr@kds.vic.edu.au
Support Staff
Support Staff
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
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.
