VCE English and English Language Teacher

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and innovative English and English Language Teacher for a full-time ongoing position, teaching at the Larkin Centre (co-educational Years 11-12), at our Keilor East campus, commencing January 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality teaching of English and English Language to Years 11 and 12 students.
• Utilising current pedagogical thinking to enhance student learning.
• Committing to student care and wellbeing.
• Collaborating with colleagues to create a positive learning environment.

The ideal Candidate:

• An outstanding and inspiring classroom teacher.
• Knowledgeable in teaching English and English Language and up-to-date with current pedagogical practices.
• Committed to delivering a high-quality program.
• Committed to student care and wellbeing.
• Experience teaching at the VCE level is desirable. 

 The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 3,000 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 model, 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

VIT registration, a current criminal record check and eligibility to work in Australia are required for this role.

To Apply

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

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.

Please see the position description for further details.

Applications are due 9am, Monday 29 September 2025.    

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.