Welcome to Pymble
Come as you are
When you join Pymble, you become a valued member of a world-class educational institution where your passion for teaching is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritised, and your professional growth is limitless.
We believe that a supportive and inclusive environment is the fundamental key to success, for both our students and staff. When you join our team, you become part of our “Pymble family”, a community where every individual is truly valued for their unique expertise and contribution.
The College values of Care, Courage, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility were established over a century ago. Today, we continue to weave these values into the fabric of our daily life. Our goal is to always articulate these values clearly and continue to foster an environment where they are routinely practised by students, staff and parents alike. This commitment is reinforced by our membership in the Diversity Council of Australia. We are dedicated to creating a truly inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self and feel that your work is seen, valued, and celebrated.
“Come as you are and bring your passion for what you do. You will be joining a dynamic and committed team of professionals who find great joy in working together and empowering our students to make the world a better place.”
Dr Kate Hadwen, Principal
300
Academic Staff
260
Professional Services Staff
636
Casual Staff
15+
Languages spoken
Our wonderful staff are the heart of our College
Professional development
Pymble is a big school – which means more opportunities for you to nurture and grow your career in education. We also offer a rich and diverse range of professional learning programs. These include termly all-staff workshops on topics like First Nations Cultural Awareness and AI, support for post-graduate studies and grants for professional learning. Staff can also engage in research through the Pymble Institute and attend various national and international conferences.
A vibrant, ambitious and rewarding place to work
Pymble Ladies’ College is one of Australia’s leading independent schools, guided by a ferociously warm leadership team and a clear vision: Watch Us Change the World.
Pymble operates on a simple belief: when great teachers and staff are supported to do great work, extraordinary things happen for the students in their care.
Whether you are an experienced teacher, a specialist professional, or someone considering a career change into education, Pymble offers exceptional opportunities to grow, contribute and belong to our team.
Personalised support
Each staff member is known and valued for who they are and what they bring to our community. Our culture is warm, collegiate and genuinely invested in the success of every person on the team.
Family friendly
Our policies are designed to reflect life as it is lived by our most important resource – our staff. One in four staff members have a flexible work arrangement, including options for part time, job share, late start and early finish times.
Opportunity to grow
With 355 teachers and 390 professional services staff, Pymble is a large school, which means more pathways, more programs and more opportunities to develop professionally.
A community of values
Our LOVE Awards, introduced in 2021, celebrate staff who Live Our Values Everyday. We love to acknowledge the quiet achievers and unsung heroes who demonstrate Care, Courage, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility in their words and actions each day at Pymble.
Everyone belongs
Pymble is a unique working environment where each person is valued for who they are, the quality of their work and their contribution to the diversity of our community. We often refer to our staff community as our Pymble family, and we mean it.
“Pymble’s direction on diversity and inclusion has meant a lot to me and my family. I never thought I would experience working in a welcoming, safe and supportive school in my lifetime.”
Pymble Staff Engagement Survey
Our ethos as a school of the Uniting Church in Australia combines with our Social Intelligence pillar to affirm our belief in diversity as the path to unity. A proud member of the Diversity Council of Australia, we welcome students, staff and families of all faiths, beliefs, abilities, identities, backgrounds and cultures.
Our staff are diverse and inclusive
Languages
Our community speaks more than 25 languages, including Afrikaans, Cantonese, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.
Faith
40% of our staff are Christian and 40% have no stated faith. Other faiths represented include Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism.
Career changers
Some of our teachers come from industries including science, business, engineering and law, bringing real-world depth to every classroom.
Identity
We know that no two individuals or families look the same. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, and HR policies which are inclusive of all.
Flexible work
25% of staff have a flexible working arrangement. Pymble’s Flexible Work Arrangements policy includes options for part time, job share, late start and early finish times.
Carers
73% of staff have carer responsibilities for young children, parents or sick, elderly or disabled family members. Our policies are built around that reality.
Male teachers
More than 20% of our teachers are male. We welcome male teachers to apply to work at Pymble.
First Nations
We support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through employment, training and career opportunities. Currently, 11 staff identify as First Nations people.
LGBTQIA+
5% of our staff identify as LGBTQIA+.
Current vacancies
Dedicated to shaping influential and compassionate young women? Explore our current opportunities and discover your future at Pymble.
