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Secondary Teacher of English


The RolePenleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Secondary Teacher of English to join our Middle School (Years 7–10) at the Keilor East campus for the 2026 school year.This is a fixed-term replacement position commencing from 27 January 2026 to 11 December 2026 with flexibility in the teaching load:Part-time (approximately 0.75 English load), orFull-time, if the successful candidate offers an additional teaching method—History being particularly advantageous.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 English and ideally History, with a strong understanding of current pedagogical thinking;Committed to student care and wellbeing; andDedicated to delivering a high-quality programme.Applicants should indicate their preferred teaching load and any additional teaching methods in their application.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.BenefitsA collaborative team environmentExcellent facilities and resourcesCompetitive salary and salary packagingAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgramTo 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 9am Monday 20 October. 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 English | PEGS

Secondary Teacher of English

  • Fixed-term replacement position available for the 2026 school year
  • Join a leading independent school with excellent programmes and facilities
  • Middle Schools, Years 7 to 10, Keilor East campus

The Role

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Secondary Teacher of English to join our Middle School (Years 7–10) at the Keilor East campus for the 2026 school year.

This is a fixed-term replacement position commencing from 27 January 2026 to 11 December 2026 with flexibility in the teaching load:

  • Part-time (approximately 0.75 English load), or
  • Full-time, if the successful candidate offers an additional teaching method—History being particularly advantageous.

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 English and ideally History, with a strong understanding of current pedagogical thinking;
  • Committed to student care and wellbeing; and
  • Dedicated to delivering a high-quality programme.

Applicants should indicate their preferred teaching load and any additional teaching methods in their application.

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 20 October. 

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. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Julie Starcevic on , quoting Ref No. 1254045.

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