About Us
Geelong Grammar School is one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity, and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.
About the role
For those interested in immersing themselves in a professional and aspirational environment that supports your success and ongoing learning and development, we welcome applications for a permanent, full-time English & Humanities Teacher in Years 7 – 12 commencing in 2027.
Applicants must have a positive attitude and a proven record of excellence in teaching that incorporates evidenced-based practice in an engaging and supportive manner. Teachers at Geelong Grammar School are required to be actively involved in our pastoral care and co-curricular programmes.
All teaching staff at Geelong Grammar School play a significant role in enhancing the resiliency and well-being of students through the delivery of Positive Education, based on the principles of Positive Psychology.
What you will be doing
- Supporting the collaborative design of the Years 7–12 curriculum across English and Humanities
- Contributing to co-curricular programs and broader initiatives across the School’s campuses
- Participating in professional learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement activities
- Undertaking administrative, organisational and supervisory requirements
- Enabling student wellbeing through pastoral care, relationship building and active engagement with families
- Other duties as required commensurate with your teaching role
What we are looking for
- An experienced educator with a strong teaching background in middle and/or senior years
- The ability to teach a combination of English and Humanities
- Passionate about contemporary pedagogy and adolescent development
- Strong curriculum design and planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with students, parents, staff and externals stakeholders
- Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills, with the capacity to work across faculties and with external partners
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a document addressing how you feel your background matches the key elements of the Success Profile.
Applications close at 12:00pm on 29 July 2026
Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.
The School’s Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on the GGS website, under ‘Student Safeguarding’. The School expects that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards, as applicable to their role. Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School’s expectations should be directed to [email protected].
For further details or to apply for this position, please visit the Employment page on our website: www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment.
