Senior School Teacher

About the Position

Girton Grammar School is seeking an experienced English Teacher to develop and deliver high-quality lessons, to maintain and build on our academic success.

This is a full-time and ongoing teaching position starting in January 2026. Part-time applications will also be considered.

Your primary responsibility will be teaching English VCE and 7-10, helping students to develop a passion for the subject, whilst developing their skills in both reading and writing. You will engage students in critical thinking, discussion, and analysis, fostering a deep understanding of the subject and its real-world applications

As the English teacher you will deeply understand current research-based pedagogies and have a proven ability to apply them to the English curriculum. You will design a rigorous and robust curriculum that embeds cognitive load theory, explicit instruction, and the Science of Learning. As the English teacher, you will have a proven ability to write and deliver an outstanding English curriculum.

We are looking for an educator who can work in a supportive, collaborative environment to write and deliver explicit lessons that will give students access to their preferred futures.

For the full position description, please see the attachment at the end of the job page.

Why Join Us?

At Girton Grammar, you'll be part of a vibrant school community committed to educational excellence. We provide our teachers with opportunities for professional development, equipping them to become leaders in the education sector. Our strong culture of optimism and respect fosters both personal growth and academic achievement in staff and students alike.

Benefits include:

• Work-Life Balance, 38 weeks of term time per year with flexible arrangements based on operational requirements.
• Professional Growth, access to leadership mentoring and development programs.
• Supportive Environment, paid parental leave for eligible staff, emergent leave, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Benefits & Wellness, salary packaging, free vaccinations, and an active staff association.
• Community Focus, be part of a close-knit team dedicated to staff and student wellbeing.

Key Selection Criteria / Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Appropriate qualification and current registration as a teacher,
• A passion for teaching English in years 7-12, with a proven ability to write and deliver an outstanding English curriculum,
• Understand current research-based pedagogies and have a proven ability to apply them to an English curriculum,
• Demonstrated effective delivery of teaching and learning programs,
• A commitment to professional development,
• Excellent personal communication, administrative and organisational skills,
• Commitment to student wellbeing and child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children, including children with diverse needs and backgrounds,
• Strong skills in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT), especially as they relate to teaching and learning,
• Commitment to co-curricular activities.

How to apply

To be eligible to apply you must hold existing work rights to work in Australia

If you are interested in applying for this position, please provide a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Applications close on 8th September 2025.

Interviews will commence as applications are received Girton Grammar School reserves the right to commence the recruitment process and appoint the position before the applications close date.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Girton Grammar School is committed to child safety. Candidates applying for teaching appointments must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. All other staff are required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Referee checks will be undertaken prior to employment. Girton Grammar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.