Your girls deserve the best.
Introducing our staff.

Meet the Principal

DR EMMA BURGESS

Dr Emma Burgess is Danebank’s seventh principal. She came to us with a wealth of wisdom and experience, having completed her doctoral research in quality teaching and learning and having held senior leadership roles across several Australian schools.

Dr Burgess has been with Danebank since the beginning of 2020 and in just three years, has had an extraordinary impact across every area of our school.

With her deep love and true compassion for our Danebank girls in her heart and at the core of all decisions, Dr Burgess has been building on a strong foundation and has steered the school into greater levels of excellence: infusing fresh, research-based ideas, improving learning and systems, developing teams, and building teacher capacity - all while preserving the special and unique features of the Danebank experience.

We quickly came to realise that God had blessed us with a strategic, people-centred, forward-thinking leader and we know we are in very good hands.

Dr Burgess has led a change-agenda, focusing on enriching two key pillars of our community: wellbeing and learning, underpinned by the truth of the Gospel and faith in our God.

The entire school is actively weaving a research-based approach to learning and wellbeing into the fabric of all we do here at Danebank and it is exciting to be part of it.

Read Dr Burgess' Welcome

This month’s profile

ALISON UNDERWOOD, Mathematics Teacher and Outdoor Education Coordinator

Alison has been teaching mathematics at Danebank for over 36 years, she is truly passionate about Outdoor Education, having established our Duke of Ed program and coordinating all Senior School camps. She loves the supportive Christian community at Danebank and cherishes every opportunity to open students' eyes to how much more they can achieve than they think they are capable of.

“Education is so much more than what happens in the classroom. It is all the other opportunities that students have while at Danebank that contribute to a wonderful well-rounded education: from Music and Drama to sports, Outdoor Education and a multitude of clubs and groups.”

Experts and opinion leaders

DR CLAIRE GOLLEDGE

LECTURER IN EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Supporting great teaching in every Danebank Classroom.

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EMMA PAY

DIRECTOR OF TEACHER PRACTICE P-12

Using quality teaching to improve student achievement

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LEE MALIN

HEAD OF PDHPE

Why PDHPE is vital for girls’ overall wellbeing.

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LUKE COULTON

ASSISTANT HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL - LEARNING

Learning at Danebank

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Current Positions

Danebank is inviting applications for these employment opportunities.

Due to the growth of our school, our expanding learning offerings, and the retirement of long-serving and valued staff, some positions have become available. It is an exciting time to join our community as Danebank is building on our heritage, implementing a new, transformational strategy to propel us into the future. We are seeking excellent, visionary and inspiring professionals to join our dynamic and supportive staff. An employer of choice, Danebank is passionate about learning and deeply committed to the growth of each girl. Our staff enjoy access to contemporary learning spaces and resources, generous conditions and an extensive program of professional learning that encourages innovation and collaboration.

Danebank is committed to being a child-safe organisation, putting the needs and interests of our students first. All Danebank staff are required to comply with applicable child-protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the school’s child-safe policies, procedures and programs are at the forefront of all we do. This includes maintaining a child-safe culture, adopting strategies and taking action to promote child wellbeing, and keeping students safe from harm. The school has zero tolerance for child abuse.


Content Creator

Permanent / Part Time

We’re looking for a suitably experienced part-time Content Creator to support our Community Engagement Team. If you have strong content creation and copy-writing experience, are creative and passionate about planning and creating high-quality written content, this role could be for you. As a Content Creator, you’ll play a key role in creating compelling content to showcase Danebank to engage the school's external and internal community.


TAS Teacher - Textiles & Design, Food Technology & Technology

Full Time (Parental Leave Cover)

We are pleased to invite suitably qualified and experienced TAS Teachers to apply for a parental leave temporary opportunity commencing Term 3, 2025. Experience in delivering teaching in Textiles & Design, Food Technology and Technology is essential. If you are passionate about learning and deeply committed to the growth of each student we would love to hear from you.


Learning Support Assistant - Junior School

Part Time (0.4 FTE)

Danebank is seeking applications from suitably experienced Learning Enrichment Assistants to join the Junior School Team. The successful applicant will provide support and assistance to teachers in their classrooms as well as assist and support students with their learning. If you love and are passionate about supporting and assisting learning, we would love to hear from you.


Property Service Assistant

Permanent / Full Time

The Property Services Assistant supports the Property and Facilities Manager in the daily running of the school and provision of a safe and excellent learning environment. The position ensures school property and facilities are maintained to the highest standard and enables staff to fulfil their roles more easily and safely.


Work Health and Safety Officer

Permanent / Full Time

Are you passionate about creating safe and thriving workplaces? We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Work Health and Safety Officer to drive and shape our culture of safety. In this role you will have the opportunity to build on safety initiatives and continually improve, monitor and review WHS practices. If you are looking for an opportunity where your expertise will drive improvements, change and a safe workplace we would love to hear from you.


Music Tutor

Casual

We are looking for passionate music tutors to join our dedicated staff on a casual basis to provide small group tuition to our Year 5 cohorts. We are specifically looking for Clarinet and Violin Tutors. Please get in contact and apply with your interest. 


Casual Gymnastics Coach

Casual

Danebank is seeking a suitably experienced gymnastics coach, passionate about motivating, challenging and developing young gymnasts. The Gymnastics Coach is responsible for delivering quality, engaging and educational gymnastics instruction and coaching sessions to students.


Casual Sports Coach – Various Sports

Casual | Term time

Danebank are seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and knowledgeable sport coaches who will oversee the delivery of Sports programs at Danebank.

We are currently seeking coaches in the following sports:

  • Badminton
  • Football (Soccer)
  • Netball
  • Learn to Swim Instructors
  • Tennis
  • Touch Football
  • Water Polo

If you are passionate about delivering rewarding Sports programs and are suitably qualified, we’d love to receive your application. Positions will commence Term 1, 2025.  


Minibus Driver

Casual

Danebank is seeking casual (term time only) Minibus Drivers (a working with children check is required). We are seeking excellent, welcoming and passionate Bus Drivers to join our dynamic team and supportive staff. A light rigid drivers licence and bus driver authority is also required. We are deeply committed to the growth of each of our girls.


Casual Senior School Teachers

Casual

Danebank is seeking casual teaching staff to join our dynamic Senior School. Our teachers are passionate about learning and deeply committed to the wellbeing and growth of each student. In partnership with the Head of Senior School and Head of Departments, our teachers collaborate, share teaching practices, and bring innovative ideas to promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Careers

Danebank is a workplace of choice.

Our staff are passionate about learning and deeply committed to the wellbeing and growth of each girl. Our heart to serve and vision to improve drives our collaboration, innovation, professional growth and pursuit of the best for ourselves and our community.

Danebank staff enjoy contemporary learning spaces and resources, generous conditions and an extensive program of professional learning encouraging innovation and collaboration. Small classes allow our teachers to get to know each student and create a learning-focussed culture where teachers and students work in partnership. It is an exciting time to join our community.


WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY

Please note: It is advisable that you keep copies of all documents submitted with your application. Any documents supplied with your application will not be returned.

Applicants will be interviewed as applications are received and the position may be filled prior to the deadline.


A CHILD-SAFE ORGANISATION

Danebank is committed to being a child-safe organisation, putting the needs and interests of our students first. All Danebank staff are required to comply with applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the School’s child-safe policies, procedures and programs are at the forefront of all we do. This includes maintaining a child-safe culture, adopting strategies and taking action to promote child wellbeing, and keeping students safe from harm. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse.


BENEFITS FOR DANEBANK STAFF

  • Danebank employs staff in reference to the Independent Schools NSW/ACT Multi-Enterprise Agreements
  • Extensive professional learning opportunities through an active staff development program
  • Personal growth opportunities and career development
  • An outstanding staff kitchen, lounge and meeting facilities, including an undercover deck
  • Regular school-sponsored opportunities to socialise and connect with colleagues
  • Teachers have ample time to plan collaborate, plan, program
  • Onsite parking for most staff
  • Generous reduction in school fees for the daughters of staff members
  • Brand new Canteen featuring online on-day or advance orders
  • No Saturday Sport
THE FOLLOWING PAPERS SHOULD BE LODGED WITH AN APPLICATION.

Completed Application Form (See "What you need to apply" to the left)

Cover letter and Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Names of professional and personal referees. Personal referees should include a church minister where possible.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

A certified photocopy of your Driver’s Licence or Passport


Applications should be marked confidential and addressed to:
Dr Emma Burgess, Principal
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Danebank Anglican School for Girls, 80-98 Park Road HURSTVILLE NSW 2220

NOTE: Applicants will be interviewed as applications are received and the position may be filled prior to the deadline.

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