Professional Learning Senior Associate

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 a warm, welcoming and collaborative environment.
We value staff who demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the School. We look for energetic, dedicated and capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; and demonstrate initiative, empathy and professionalism to help the School achieve its strategic objectives.
About this Role
We are keen to find an exceptional Senior Associate Professional Learning and to backfill for twelve months while the incumbent is on parental leave.
This role works in close partnership with the Director of Professional Learning to ensure the effective coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of professional learning initiatives, programs, and events across the School. Key to this position is the ability to manage end-to-end programs and events, support teacher accreditation and compliance requirements, and ensure the effective administration of key systems and processes including Professional Development Reviews (PDR) and professional learning records.
If you have experience with high-level administrative and executive support and want to use this to help us foster a culture of positive professional wellbeing, and the building of connection, a sense of belonging and commitment to continuous professional growth, we’d love to hear from you!
What You Will Do
Provide high-level executive support to the Director of Professional Learning including calendar invites, meetingcoordination, and the preparation of presentations, data summaries, and impact reportsLead the end-to-end delivery of Professional Learning events including conferences and staff daysDevelop and maintain positive professional relationships with key external stakeholders, including Independent SchoolsNSW (ISNSW) tertiary providers, and training organisationsManage external Professional Learning bookings and maintain staff Professional Learning recordsManage Teacher Accreditation administration and record keepingCoordinate administration processes for the supervision of Professional Experience practicum placementsManage the PDR process including communications and remindersManage Professional Learning visual assets and promotional materialsCreate user-friendly guides, videos, and instructional resources to support professional developmentDeliver internal training and capability-building sessions as requiredMonthly credit card reconciliation and invoice payments
What You Will Bring
Highly developed organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders todeliver high-quality outcomes within deadlinesExceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work well with members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), colleagues and visitorsAbility to work both within a small high-trust team, and independently as requiredProven experience delivering professional executive and administrative support servicesAbility to handle sensitive information with discretion, professionalism and confidentialityStrong written / verbal communication skills, and ability to prepare professional correspondence, reports, and engaging professional learning contentDemonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities and implement solutionsProven digital capability including proficiency in Microsoft OfficeAbility to work with data and systems and use information to present information and inform decisionsExperience in budget tracking and financial administrationA valid Working with Children Clearance (WWCC).
Experience in a school setting, familiarity with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Teacher Accreditation process, experience organising large scale events, and skills in creating newsletters and intranet content would all be well regarded.
Interested?
For further information, including a position description please go to https://www.ascham.nsw.edu.au/connecting/careers-at-ascham
Then, if this sounds like you, please apply via SEEK by 11.59pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026.
Applications should include a resume and a 2-page cover letter addressing the requirements of the role (listing WWCC and CPR details if available).
We are conducting interviews for this role on a rolling basis and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Please note also that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Ascham seeks to provide a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of our students, with staff committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations. Ascham’s Child Safe policies and Staff Code of Conduct are available on our website