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at Tara

Tara Anglican School for Girls is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school situated in North Parramatta. Established in 1897, Tara has a tradition of excellent pastoral care and high academic standards. Tara is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (ELC–Year 6) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7–10) as well as the Higher School Certificate in Years 11–12.  

• Tara is an equal opportunity employer for women
• Staff are offered extensive professional development opportunities
• Tara offers generous staff discounts for children attending the School

Candidates applying for teaching positions are requested to complete this form and to submit it with their application:

Current Vacancies

Head of Library: Senior School

Tara is seeking an energetic and passionate Head of Library: Senior School who will creatively lead and manage the operations, resources and programs of the Senior School Library to support all aspects of teaching and learning.

• Permanent Full Time position
• Leadership Allowance Level 2
• Must be a qualified Teacher Librarian with secondary teaching experience
• Position to start as soon as possible

Application, including full CV and cover letter, copies of academic transcripts and details of three referees, should be sent to:

The Director of Policy, Compliance and Human Resources
Tara Anglican School for Girls
Masons Drive, North Parramatta NSW 2151

Phone: 02 9630 6655
Email: employment@tara.nsw.edu.au

Closing date for Applications:Thursday 12 October 2023

Please note that interviews may take place before this date.

Swimming Coach

The Tara Aquatic Centre is seeking a dedicated Swimming Coach to join our team. As the Swimming Coach, you will be responsible for planning and instructing individuals across different age groups as they transition into the world of swimming and squad training. Your primary goal will be to nurture confidence, refine aquatic skills, and elevate swimming techniques.

• Casual Position
• Possibility of some weekend work
• Position to start from 16 October 2023

Essential Qualifications:

• Swim Australia Teacher of Foundation Coaching (or equivalent)
• CPR

Application, including full CV and cover letter, with details of three referees, should be sent to:

The Director of Policy, Compliance and Human Resources
Tara Anglican School for Girls
Masons Drive, North Parramatta NSW 2151

Phone: 02 9630 6655
Email: employment@tara.nsw.edu.au

Closing date for Applications:Tuesday 3 October 2023

Psychologist / School Counsellor Years 7 – 12

Tara is seeking a Psychologist / School Counsellor Years 7 – 12 who will be responsible for using their psychological and educational knowledge to support students, parents, teachers, and School Executive in achieving positive student outcomes. They will collaborate with various individuals involved in pastoral care and academic monitoring, such as the Director of Student Wellbeing, Head of Counselling, Year Coordinators, and other key staff members.

• Permanent Part Time Position – three or four days a week
• Must be an experienced Registered or Clinical Psychologist with a minimum of five years’ experience post registration
• Starting date Term 4 2023 or Term 1 2024 (negotiable)

Application, including full CV and cover letter, copies of academic transcripts and details of three referees, should be sent to:

The Director of Policy, Compliance and Human Resources
Tara Anglican School for Girls
Masons Drive, North Parramatta NSW 2151

Phone: 02 9630 6655
Email: employment@tara.nsw.edu.au

Closing date for Applications: Sunday 8 October 2023

Please note that interviews may take place before this date.

Casual Learn to Swim Instructor

Tara is seeking is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Learn to Swim Instructors to join our team. As a Learn to Swim Instructor, you will be responsible for planning and teaching all ages learn to swim, water safety, and developing confidence, aquatic skills, and techniques in the water to the highest possible standard.

• Casual Position
• Flexible Hours Required
• Position to start ASAP

Essential Qualifications

• Swim Australia Teacher (or equivalent)
• CPR

Application, including full CV and cover letter, with details of three referees, should be sent to:

The Director of Policy, Compliance and Human Resources
Tara Anglican School for Girls
Masons Drive, North Parramatta NSW 2151

Phone: 02 9630 6655
Email: employment@tara.nsw.edu.au

School Bus Driver

Tara is seeking a School Bus Driver to provide a high quality, reliable and safe transport service for students and to ensure that the assigned bus is well maintained and presented.

• Casual position, School Term Time Only
• LR Licence is required

Application, including full CV, cover letter and details of three referees, should be sent to:

The Director of Policy, Compliance and Human Resources
Tara Anglican School for Girls
Masons Drive, North Parramatta NSW 2151

Phone: 02 9630 6655
Email: employment@tara.nsw.edu.au

Casual Classroom Teachers ELC–6
Casual Specialist Teachers ELC–6 in Music, Art and PE
Casual Senior School Teachers Years 7-12

Tara is always seeking outstanding and enthusiastic teachers with a vision for excellence and innovation in education, and with the qualifications and capacity to work collaboratively with others, as well as show initiative with lessons and programs. 

Application, including full CV, cover letter, academic transcripts and details of three referees, should be sent to:

The Director of Policy, Compliance and Human Resources
Tara Anglican School for Girls
Masons Drive, North Parramatta NSW 2151

Phone: 02 9630 6655
Email: employment@tara.nsw.edu.au

Employment Collection Notice - Privacy Act 1988 (as amended 2014)

1. In applying for this position you will be providing Tara Anglican School for Girls with personal information. We can be contacted at employment@tara.nsw.edu.au
2. If you provide us with personal information, for example, your name and address or information contained on your resume, we will collect the information in order to assess your application for employment. We may keep this information on file if your application is unsuccessful in case another position becomes available 
3. The School's Privacy Policy contains details of how you may complain about a breach of the APPs or how you may seek access to personal information collected about you. However, there may be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others
4. We will not disclose this information to a third party without your consent
5. We are required to conduct a criminal record check and collect information under Child Protection laws. We may also collect personal information about you in accordance with these laws
6. The School may store personal information in the 'cloud', which may mean that it resides on servers which are situated outside Australia. If you provide us with the personal information of others, we encourage you to inform them that you are disclosing that information to the School and why, that they can access that information if they wish and that the School does not usually disclose the information to third parties

For more information on Tara's Privacy Policy or if you have questions regarding a current vacancy please contact us on 02 9630 6655.

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