Secondary Teacher of History


The RolePenleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Secondary Teacher of History to join the Middle School (Years 7–10) at our Keilor East campus.There are two opportunities available:A full-time ongoing position, commencing in January 2026, andA fixed-term replacement position for the 2026 school year.Applicants are encouraged to apply for either or both roles and should indicate their preference in their application.The successful candidate will demonstrate they are:An outstanding and inspiring classroom teacher;Knowledgeable in teaching History and in current pedagogical thinking;Committed to student care and wellbeing; andCommitted to delivering a high-quality programmeThe 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 Friday 17 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 History | PEGS

Secondary Teacher of History

  • Full time ongoing and fixed-term opportunities, commencing Jan 2026
  • 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 highly skilled and innovative Secondary Teacher of History to join the Middle School (Years 7–10) at our Keilor East campus.

There are two opportunities available:

  • A full-time ongoing position, commencing in January 2026, and
  • A fixed-term replacement position for the 2026 school year.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for either or both roles and should indicate their preference in their application.

The successful candidate will demonstrate they are:

  • An outstanding and inspiring classroom teacher;
  • Knowledgeable in teaching History and in current pedagogical thinking;
  • Committed to student care and wellbeing; and
  • Committed 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

  • 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 Friday 17 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.

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