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Secondary Teacher of Science


The RolePenleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Secondary Science Teacher to join the Middle School Girls (Years 7–10) at our Keilor East campus. This is a fixed-term, part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunity commencing 13 July 2026 and concluding 11 December 2026 (Terms 3 and 4), with the possibility of extension.We are looking for an educator who brings enthusiasm, expertise, and a commitment to excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate they are:An outstanding and inspiring classroom teacher;Knowledgeable in teaching Science, with a strong understanding of current pedagogical thinking;Committed to student care and wellbeing; andDedicated to delivering a high-quality programme. The SchoolPenleigh 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.BenefitsCompetitive salaryAccess to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Salary packaging options availableAccess to excellent facilities and resourcesOngoing professional development and supportCollaborative and professional environmentDiverse co-curricular programme including sport, drama, music and outdoor education To ApplyPlease 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 5pm Sunday 21 June. 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.Position Description AUD Australia - VIC Melbourne - All locations Western Suburbs Keilor East 3033
Job Opportunity | Secondary Teacher of Science | PEGS

Secondary Teacher of Science

  • Part-time (0.6) teaching opportunity, Term 3 to Term 4, 2026
  • Join a leading independent school with excellent programmes and facilities
  • Middle School Girls (Y7-10), Keilor East campus

The Role

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Secondary Science Teacher to join the Middle School Girls (Years 7–10) at our Keilor East campus. This is a fixed-term, part-time (0.6 FTE) opportunity commencing 13 July 2026 and concluding 11 December 2026 (Terms 3 and 4), with the possibility of extension.

We are looking for an educator who brings enthusiasm, expertise, and a commitment to excellence in teaching. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate they are:

  • An outstanding and inspiring classroom teacher;
  • Knowledgeable in teaching Science, with a strong understanding of current pedagogical thinking;
  • Committed to student care and wellbeing; and
  • Dedicated to delivering a high-quality programme.

 

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

  • Competitive salary

  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Salary packaging options available

  • Access to excellent facilities and resources

  • Ongoing professional development and support

  • Collaborative and professional environment

  • Diverse co-curricular programme including sport, drama, music and outdoor education

 

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 5pm Sunday 21 June. 

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.

Recruitment Kit:

 

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. For any queries, please contact Julie Starcevic on 9016 2000.

 

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