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Why Join Us

At Girton Grammar youll 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.

Benefits include:

• Work-Life Balance 38 weeks of term time per year with flexible arrangements based on operational requirements.
• Professional Growth access to leadership mentoring and development programs.
• Supportive Environment paid parental leave for eligible staff emergent leave and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Benefits & Wellness salary packaging free vaccinations and an active staff association.
• Community Focus be part of a close-knit team dedicated to staff and student wellbeing.

Essential Qualifications and Key Selection Criteria

Education and teaching:

• A bachelors degree in education and current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• A passion in and demonstrated curriculum knowledge of applicable subject areas and the creative and effective delivery of teaching and learning programs.
• Strong skills in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) especially as they relate to teaching and learning.
• Commitment to co-curricular activities.
• A basic understanding of the principles of the science of learning and explicit instruction.

Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of educational professionals and to provide feedback on performance expectations and outcomes and the identification and provision of professional development opportunities.

Analytical Skills:

• The ability to use and understand educational data and outcomes to enhance educational programmes and teaching practices.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders including teachers Instructors administrators and parents.
  The ability to convey information and concepts to other staff in a clear and understandable manner.

Organisational Skills:

• Well-developed organisational skills to manage multiple people tasks and programmes concurrently.

Adaptability:

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities unexpected challenges and last-minute adjustments in the scheduling of programmes and activities.

Time Management:

• Efficient time management skills including the ability to manage complex processes within specified deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands while maintaining a high standard of work.

Collaboration:

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with academic and administrative staff.

Continuous Improvement:

• Commitment to staying informed about relevant educational best practices and a willingness to implementimprovements for ongoing process enhancement.

Child Safety:

• A commitment to student wellbeing and child safety demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours

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.

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Applications close on Friday 19th September 2025

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.