The Knox School has once again been named a recipient of The Educator’s 5-Star Employer of Choice Award for 2026, a prestigious recognition celebrating Australia’s top-performing schools for staff satisfaction, workplace culture, and employee experience.
The award celebrates schools that excel in creating exceptional workplace cultures, with recognition based on anonymous employee feedback across key areas including professional development, workplace benefits, leadership, diversity and inclusion, and overall staff satisfaction.
Having previously received this highly regarded accolade, The Knox School’s inclusion in the 2026 list reinforces its reputation as a school where educators and staff feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work.
At a time when schools across Australia are grappling with increasing workloads, staff shortages and growing pressures on educators, The Knox School continues to stand out for its commitment to fostering a positive and connected workplace culture.
Founded in 1982, The Knox School has built a strong reputation as an innovative, independent learning community that nurtures both students and staff. From Early Learning through to Year 12, the School’s approach centres on personalised learning, meaningful relationships and a shared commitment to excellence.
The Educator’s 5-Star Employers of Choice recognition is awarded only to schools that achieve an outstanding employee satisfaction rating of 75 per cent or higher, making the achievement a significant endorsement from the people who know the School best – its staff.
The Knox School’s culture is built around the belief that when educators are supported to thrive, students benefit too. Staff are encouraged to collaborate, innovate and continually grow through professional learning opportunities, while being empowered to bring new ideas and approaches into the classroom.
This commitment to agency, wellbeing and continuous improvement has helped create an environment where both students and educators can achieve their personal best and make a meaningful impact within their community.
The latest recognition not only celebrates the School’s workplace culture but also highlights its ongoing dedication to attracting and retaining exceptional educators who inspire the next generation of learners.
As The Knox School celebrates this achievement once again, it remains focused on its vision of creating a learning community where people feel connected, challenged and inspired – both inside and outside the classroom.
