Senior School Teacher - English

Girton Grammar School is seeking an engaging English Teacher to develop and deliver high-quality lessons, to maintain and build on our academic success. This is a full-time and ongoing teaching position starting in January 2026. Part-time applications may also be considered.

The primary responsibility of this role is to teach English from Year 7 through to VCE, inspiring students to develop both a passion for the subject and strong literacy skills in reading and writing. The successful applicant will engage students in critical thinking, discussion, and analysis, fostering a deep appreciation of literature and language, and their relevance to the world beyond the classroom.

At Girton Grammar, English Teachers play a key role in the ongoing refinement and delivery of a rigorous, evidence-informed curriculum grounded in the Science of Learning. This role requires a commitment to providing low-variance, data-informed instruction, with a strong emphasis on explicit teaching practices that promote deep understanding and sustained success.

The successful candidate will also assist in the design and implementation of a robust English curriculum that purposefully integrates the principles of Cognitive Load Theory, Explicit Instruction, and the Science of Learning. To achieve this, we are seeking an educator who thrives in a supportive and collaborative environment-someone passionate about designing and delivering explicit, high-impact lessons that empower students to achieve academic excellence and realise their preferred futures.

Why Join Us?

At Girton Grammar, you'll be part of a vibrant school community committed to educational excellence. We provide our teachers with opportunities for professional development, equipping them to become leaders in the education sector. Our strong culture of optimism and respect fosters both personal growth and academic achievement in staff and students alike.

Key Selection Criteria

• Appropriate qualification and current registration as a teacher,
• A passion for teaching English in years 7-12, with a proven ability to write and deliver an outstanding English curriculum,
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of the Science of Learning and Explicit Instruction,
• Demonstrated effective delivery of teaching and learning programs,
• A commitment to professional development,
• Excellent personal communication, administrative and organisational skills,
• Commitment to student wellbeing and child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children, including children with diverse needs and backgrounds,
• Strong skills in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT), especially as they relate to teaching and learning,
• Commitment to co-curricular activities.

How to apply

To be eligible to apply you must hold existing work rights to work in Australia

If you are interested in applying for this position, please provide a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and submit via the Girton Grammar School Career page

Applications close on 5th November 2025.

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Interviews will commence as applications are received Girton Grammar School reserves the right to commence the recruitment process and appoint the position before the applications close date.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Girton Grammar School is committed to child safety. Candidates applying for teaching appointments must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. All other staff are required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Referee checks will be undertaken prior to employment. Girton Grammar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence

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