Working at John Colet School
John Colet School is a co-educational primary (Lower 1st to 6th class, i.e. K-6) school in Belrose, on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. The school’s Vision, Mission and Values (VMV) are stated on the website.
John Colet School is a vibrant, multi-faith independent primary school with a distinctive approach to education that nurtures character, academic excellence, and spiritual values. Our core values—Stillness, Truthfulness, Courage, Service, and Respect—are embedded across all aspects of school life.
We offer a rich and inclusive curriculum that includes Shakespeare, philosophy, classical and modern languages, choral singing, and a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. Our students consistently achieve outstanding academic outcomes while developing confidence, compassion, and resilience.
Many full-time teachers at John Colet School started as casual teachers. We welcome submissions of CVs for casual teaching roles and for casual teacher aide roles.
Grounds Person / General Hand (Part-Time – Immediate Start)
John Colet School is seeking a reliable and practical part-time Grounds Person / General Hand to support the daily operation and presentation of the school campus.
This is a morning-based role focused on opening the campus, routine grounds care and general hand duties to ensure a safe, tidy and well-presented environment for students and staff.
About the Role
- Part-time position, immediate start
- Minimum 3 days per week, up to 5 days Monday to Friday by agreement
- Morning hours, approximately 7:00am – 11:00am
- Days and hours are flexible by agreement
- Term-time role with additional weeks by agreement
- Remuneration aligned with Independent School Enterprise Agreement ($34-44ph depending on qualifications and experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Opening the campus each morning, including unlocking student toilets and designated school gates
- Morning safety and presentation checks across the school grounds
- Routine grounds care and basic gardening tasks such as raking, tidying and refilling soft-fall areas
- Minor non-trade maintenance and general hand duties
- Moving furniture and equipment, which may be more substantial during peak periods
- Occasional support for school events or working bees, by agreement
Working at Heights
Working at heights is not required for this role. However, it is helpful for occasional low-risk tasks such as gutter cleaning.
John Colet School is happy to pay for the successful applicant to obtain a Working at Heights Certificate if they are interested.
About You
- Practical, reliable, capable and comfortable with physical work
- Able to work independently and manage time effectively in a part-time role
- Demonstrates appropriate professional boundaries in a school environment
- Holds a current NSW Working With Children Check, or is willing to obtain one prior to commencement
How to Apply
Please submit a brief cover letter and CV outlining your experience and availability to employment@johncolet.nsw.edu.au Applicants are encouraged to apply quickly as John Colet School reserves the right to close applications early if an ideal candidate is found.