Ascham School · New South Wales
Drama Teacher
Secondary Teacher / Drama
Ascham School in New South Wales seeks a permanent, full-time Drama Teacher from the start of Term 1, 2027. The role teaches Years 7–12, including Stage 6 and HSC preparation, within the NESA curriculum and Dalton principles. Duties include developing programmes, assessing students, directing productions and supporting wellbeing through a form class.
- Permanent full-time position
- Teaches Drama across Years 7–12
- NESA accreditation and tertiary Drama major required
- Directs theatrical productions
Closes in 5 days
Applications close 24 Sept 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Permanent, full-time Drama Teacher teaching Years 7–12 under the NSW curriculum and Dalton principles. The role includes designing and assessing programmes, reporting student progress, directing theatrical productions and teaching a form class as part of the wellbeing programme. It begins at the start of Term 1, 2027 and includes opportunities for leadership and professional development.
What they’re looking for
- Tertiary Drama major and NESA accreditation
- Experience teaching through HSC level
- Willingness to teach Stage 6
- Ability to develop and evaluate Drama programmes
- Working With Children Clearance and current first aid
- Understanding of workplace safety and risk management
About the school
Ascham School is an inclusive day and boarding school for girls from Prep to Year 12, founded in 1886. It describes a warm, welcoming and collaborative environment using The Dalton Plan, with a focus on student independence, responsibility, collaboration and reflection.
How to apply
Apply through SEEK with a cover letter and resume, including NESA, WWCC, CPR and First Aid details where available. Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 24 September 2026; interviews are being held on a rolling basis.
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The role
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Secondary Teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- Drama
- Listed
- 18 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Ascham is one of the world’s leading girls’ schools, and since its foundation in 1886 has educated girls who develop into confident, independent, compassionate young women. Ascham is an inclusive, day and boarding school for students in years P-12, within…”
The school
- Address
- 188 New South Head Road, EDGECLIFF, NSW