- Primary & Secondary teachers invited to express interest
- Leading independent school with excellent programmes and facilities
- Keilor East, Moonee Ponds and Essendon Campuses
The Role
We are inviting expressions of interest from passionate and outstanding classroom teachers; who are knowledgeable in their curriculum area and in current pedagogical thinking; and are committed to student wellbeing.
Teachers at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School are collaborative, creative, ethical, persistent, strategic, reflective, and show a genuine commitment to the School's culture of thinking.
Whether you are a primary teacher or secondary teacher specialising in Mathematics, English, Science or Humanities, we invite you to express your interest for potential teaching opportunities in 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering the curriculum
- Planning and implementing engaging lesson plans to foster student growth and development
- Assessing student progress and providing timely feedback
- Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and participation
- Collaborating with colleagues and contributing to the school's professional learning community
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience teaching in a relevant school setting (primary or secondary)
- Knowledgeable in the curriculum area and in current pedagogical thinking
- Commitment to student wellbeing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
VIT registration, a current criminal record check and eligibility to work in Australia are required for this role.
About PEGS
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) has just under 3,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 across campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East.
At the heart of all we do at PEGS are our core values, embodied in REACH: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Curiosity and Heart.
We offer a diamond education model, with co-education in Kindergarten, single-sex education throughout the Junior and Middle School years, and co-education at the Larkin Centre in Years 11 and 12.
Our outstanding staff, facilities and programmes support student wellbeing and learning while developing creative, curious, reflective and courageous young people who are equipped to make a positive contribution to their communities.
PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with learning diversity and inclusion needs.
Benefits
- A collaborative team environment
- Excellent facilities and resources
- Competitive salary and salary packaging
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
To Apply
If you are a motivated and passionate primary or secondary teacher seeking employment in 2027, we encourage you to submit an expression of interest. Please provide a letter of application that addresses your subject area expertise and teaching methods, a resume and the names of two referees to Mrs Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.
Please See The Relevant Position Descriptions For Further Details
- Primary Teacher
- Secondary Teacher
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.
Please refer to our School Policies for further information.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and interview.
