ABOUT THE POSITION

Girton Grammar School is seeking an experienced 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 WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED.

Your primary responsibility will be teaching English VCE and 7-10, helping students to develop a passion for the subject, whilst developing their skills in both reading and writing. You will engage students in critical thinking, discussion, and analysis, fostering a deep understanding of the subject and its real-world applications
As the English teacher you will deeply understand current research-based pedagogies and have a proven ability to apply them to the English curriculum. You will design a rigorous and robust curriculum that embeds cognitive load theory, explicit instruction, and the Science of Learning. As the English teacher, you will have a proven ability to write and deliver an outstanding English curriculum.
We are looking for an educator who can work in a supportive, collaborative environment to write and deliver explicit lessons that will give students access to their preferred futures.
For the full position description, please see the attachment at the end of the job page. https://jobboards.martianlogic.com/girton-grammar/9598876/

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA / ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 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,
• Understand current research-based pedagogies and have a proven ability to apply them to an English curriculum,
• 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.

Please refer the Job description for details