Careers

The McDonald College teacher

The McDonald College is an independent, co-educational school in North Strathfield. We teach the NESA Academic Curriculum from Years K–12.

Our Mission is to nurture individual journeys in an inclusive learning community that values intellectual inquiry and ethical decision-making.

We are unique in our offering of performing arts and performance sports. Disciplines include Acting, Classical Ballet, Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Technical Production and Elite Tennis.

There’s a real sense of community at The McDonald College. We are a small but dedicated team. You’ll work alongside staff who have been at the top of the game and are still active in their chosen fields.

Students are at the heart of everything we do, and we share their passion for performance – whether on stage, on a court or in the classroom.

Current opportunities

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Primary Teacher Stage 1

We are seeking an enthusiastic Stage 1 teacher to develop the school experience, inspire a love of learning and challenge each Stage 1 student to reach the highest academic level of which they are capable.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional educator with the skills and experience to guide, teach and challenge our youngest students.

Applications close at 4 pm on Friday, 17 October 2025.

Please download the Job Description Information Pack.
See here for the Child Safe Declaration Form.

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Head of Diverse Learning

We are seeking a Head of Diverse Learning to provide strategic leadership, coordination, and advocacy, ensuring that students with diverse learning needs have access to, participate in and achieve in all areas of school life.

Applications close at 4 pm on Friday, 17 October 2025.

Please download the Job Description Information Pack.
See here for the Child Safe Declaration Form.

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Head of Boarding

An exciting opportunity exists for a full-time Head of Boarding to join our vibrant school. Experience in a Boarding School capacity would be advantageous, but not essential, for the person who has a passion for parenting a ‘big family’.

Applications close at 4 pm on Friday, 17 October 2025.

Please download the Job Description Information Pack.
See here for the Child Safe Declaration Form.

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Casual and temporary teachers

We always seek passionate and personable educational professionals to expand our casual and temporary teacher pool.

Please download the Job Description Information Pack.
See here for the Child Safe Declaration Form.