Primary Classroom Teacher, Junior School

14 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The Role

A highly skilled, innovative and experienced educator is sought for a full-time fixed term replacement position based at our Junior School (boys), Essendon Campus for the 2026 school year. Classroom teachers work collaboratively with colleagues and assist in the development of a curriculum that supports student care and wellbeing and the school's culture of a thinking school.

This position is commencing from 27 January 2026 to 11 December 2026.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

  • relevant experience as a generalist classroom teacher
  • expertise in the curriculum and in current pedagogical thinking;
  • a commitment to student care and well-being;
  • an understanding of and commitment to teaching single sex classes; and
  • support for the school's values, including support for a broad co-curricular program.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and hold VIT registration.

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 3000 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop creative, caring and critical thinkers.

The School provides a diamond education, with a co-educational Kindergarten programme, single-sex education at the Junior Schools and Middle Schools from Years 7 to 10 and co-education at the Larkin Centre (Years 11 to 12).

PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.

Benefits

  • A collaborative team environment
  • Excellent facilities and resources
  • Competitive salary and salary packaging
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program

To Apply

Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.

Applications are due by 9am, Monday 15 September.

Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

Click here to watch our welcome video and find out more about the school.

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Grant on , quoting Ref No

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