WELCOME TO KINGSWOOD COLLEGE
Founded in 1890, Kingswood College celebrates 135 years of education in 2025. As an independent Kindergarten to Year 12 co-educational school of the Uniting Church, we provide a nurturing environment that supports students from Early Learning through to Senior School.
Our comprehensive academic and co-curricular program aims to stimulate and develop a love of learning in every student. Spread across 20 acres in Melbourne’s east, our campus boasts a blend of heritage-listed buildings and leadingedge facilities, providing students with inspirational spaces that encourage and facilitate their learning. From a purpose-built Science Centre to our beautiful Imaginarium Early Learning Centre, our state-of-the-art classrooms across the College complement our extensive sporting grounds, including a soccer pitch, two ovals, gymnasium and multi-purpose sports court. Kingswood College offers fit-forpurpose facilities and quality resources for students and staff alike.
OUR PRINCIPAL
Principal Chrissy Gamble, inducted in 2023, leads with a vision to provide genuine care, know each young person individually, and value partnership with families. Under Chrissy’s leadership, Kingswood College embodies a spirit of respect, kindness, perseverance, courage, and excellence, fostering an environment where students are challenged and supported every day.
Chrissy is ambitious about academic outcomes and the character development of each young person and believes that a great strength of the school is our teachers who make sure that every student is challenged and known.
LEARNING AS WE LIVE
As a school, we are constantly seeking ways to provide the best possible learning environment for our students. We passionately believe that coeducation is the best learning environment for all young people, to live and grow together. Coeducation offers a wealth of benefits that enrich the educational experience and prepare students for success in a diverse world.
OUR STAFF
We are exceptionally proud of the strengths and gifts our staff bring each day to our community. It is heartening that several of our staff are alumni of the College and actively inspire the next generation of past students. Every single member of staff has a story and passion they share with our students and their fellow colleagues; it is truly a special place to be, and our teachers make a difference every day.
STRATEGIC INTENTIONS
At present the College Executive team in consultation with the Kingswood College community are preparing to launch a new strategic plan in 2025.
We look forward to sharing this with our community in 2025.
At Kingswood College, our vision is to embolden hearts and inspire minds. Respect, kindness, courage, perseverance and excellence disintguish our school culture. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
WORKING WITH US
At Kingswood College, our vision and values serve as our guiding principles, shaping every decision and action we take. We are unwavering in our commitment to consistently striving to achieve our goals with purpose and passion. Our dedication to our students is at the heart of everything we do; it fuels our ambition and drives us to achieve greatness. Our core values—respect, kindness, perseverance, courage, and excellence—define who we are and how we engage with each other and the world around us.
We work hard and believe in working with integrity. We take pride in the culture we cultivate every day. When you join Kingswood, you commit to a community that embraces challenges with courage, treats others with kindness, and shows respect in all interactions. We persevere in the face of adversity, always striving for excellence in all our endeavours. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, and they are reflected in our actions as we continue to build on our legacy. We honour our past successes, learn from failures and are dedicated to making a positive impact in the future. At Kingswood College we are more than an educational institution; we are a community united by a shared vision and driven to inspire minds and embolden hearts.
YOUR DEVELOPMENT WITH US
At Kingswood College, your professional growth is of paramount importance to us. Whether you are an exceptional classroom teacher, a dedicated member of our professional support staff, or an aspiring leader, we are committed to supporting your career development. If you are ready to embrace feedback, seize opportunities, and grow within our community, we will stand by you every step of the way, fostering your potential and helping you achieve your aspirations.
We support your development through the provision of:
• Individual and Department Professional Development
• Induction Program for New Staff
• Funding towards tertiary education
• Examination, Sabatical, Graduation Leave
• Regular Staff Professional Development Days
• Buddy Program
• Positions of Leadership Opportunities
• Coaching and feedback
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Kingswood College is an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. Diversity, equity and procedural fairness in our employment practices are important to us.
Our values of Respect, Kindness, Courage, Perseverance, and Excellence are a part of our daily lives. We work to create an environment where all feel welcomed.
OUR COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
Kingswood College is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and implement appropriate recruitment and vetting practices. Applicants will need to provide evidence of VIT registration or an Employment Working With Children Check prior to the commencement of their employment. Reference checks will be completed as part of the employment process. Applicants should become familiar with our child safe practices as described in our Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct, available on the Kingswood College website.
OUR EMPLOYMENT FRAMEWORK
We value each individual’s unique contribution and are committed to creating an exceptional working environment. Kingswood College employees are engaged under the provision of the Kingswood College Enterprise Agreement 2022.
Some of our benefits include:
• Superannuation fund of choice –paid at 11.5%
• Salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Positions of responsibility and allowances (teachers)
• 15 personal leave days per year
Other employment benefits include:
• Discounted school fees for children of permanent staff
• Six weeks annual leave (professional support staff)
• IT devices supplied for relevant roles
• Free annual staff flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to an on-site long day Early Learning Centre
• An on-site canteen
• On-site parking
• Use of onsite gym
• No Saturday sport requirements (teachers)
• Home (moving) leave
• Property (protecting in a natural disaster) leave
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Casual dress standards and uniform available
• Active social club and Friday afternoon drinks
QUESTIONS?
Please email careers@ kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au
Kingswood College acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the Wurundjeri land where we live, learn and work.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
In applying for a role at Kingswood College, your application should include:
1. A comprehensive resume giving details of relevant achievements in recent roles as well as your education and professional qualifications.
2. A covering letter that summarises your interest in the role and providing evidence of your ability to match the selection criteria outlined.
3. Names and contact details of two (2) recent professional referees. Our preference is for referees you have had a recent reporting relationship with. (Please note we will not contact your referees without your permission and not before an interview has been offered).
Please ensure that your application reaches us by the closing date and time provided in the advertisement for the position. All applications MUST be submitted through the seek.com.au website or via our email address of careers@ kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
You will receive an email acknowledging your application.
SELECTION PROCESS
Short-listed candidates are contacted to arrange a time to meet with the selection panel for an initial interview.
Candidates short-listed from the first interview maybe required to come back for a second interview and/or further recruitment activities.
As part of the interview process for teaching staff, short-listed candidates may be asked to demonstrate their teaching by the applicant being requested to develop and present some teaching materials.
REFERENCE CHECKS
A minimum of two reference checks are undertaken. The selection panel will discuss your application with your nominated referees.
PRE EMPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE CHECKS
The preferred candidate will be subject to employment screening and maybe asked to undertake a psychometric assessment and a medical examination for this purpose. The preferred candidate must satisfy relevant child protection legislation and:
1. For teaching roles, be a registered teacher with Victorian Institute of Teachers;
2. For professional support roles, hold a current Working with Children Check
International candidates will provide the panel with relevant visa documentation supporting their right to live and work in Australia. This information will be verified with the Department of Immigration. The College reserves its right to undertake additional preemployment checks to support the commitment to recruiting the highest quality employees and considering the specific needs of each role.