English Teacher, Secondary School

Brighton Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development program

Instructional coaching program

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

Brighton Grammar School in Melbourne seeks an English Teacher for a fixed-term role in term 1, 2027. This full-time position covers a colleague's leave; graduates are welcome to apply. Reporting to the Head of English Faculty, you will use evidence-based teaching to deliver a curriculum that challenges each student.

You will contribute to a culture of excellence, collaborate on curriculum design, and be involved in co-curricular activities. VIT registration is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate effective classroom management to maximise learning.
• Understand and apply the principles of the science of learning.
• Deliver a knowledge-based curriculum with evidence-based strategies.
• Utilise explicit instruction and frequent formative assessment to check understanding.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, implement and review curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum using evidence-informed teaching strategies.
• Engage students to challenge and extend learning in line with school models.
• Plan and review curriculum with colleagues to share resources.

Skills

Classroom management

Science of learning

Evidence-informed teaching

Formative assessment

Curriculum delivery

Collaboration

Relationship building

Professional development

Education

VIT Registration

Job description

Founded in 1882, Brighton Grammar is an Anglican school passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy to achieve his personal best in every way. The school’s cutting-edge teaching and learning techniques, supported by a research centre, attract the best minds in education.

In the Secondary School, we seek to instil a culture of excellence and achievement by encouraging each boy to stride for his personal best in every endeavour. Students are encouraged to push boundaries, to contribute and to become involved in a diverse range of programs across academics, the arts, sport, music, outdoor education, and community service. As an educator in our Secondary School, you will play a key role in supporting the development of our boys as you engage with them in areas beyond the classroom.

The role

Applications are currently being sought from English Teachers who are looking for a fixed term opportunity in term 1, 2027. This full-time role is being offered to cover a colleague will be on leave during this time. Graduates are welcome to apply.

Reporting to our Head of English Faculty, you will be responsible for using evidence-based teaching strategies to deliver a curriculum that engages and challenges each student in line with the School’s Effective Learner Model.

To be successful in the role, you will be required to demonstrate:

• Effective classroom management skills to maximise learning opportunities for students.
• A strong understanding of the principles of the science of learning.
• Experience in delivering a knowledge-based curriculum.
• Experience using evidence-informed teaching strategies based on the work of prominent educational researchers including Barak Rosenshine, Doug Lemov, John Hattie and Jim Knight.
• Use explicit instruction techniques and frequent formative assessment to check for student understanding.
• Knowledge of research findings relevant to student learning and education.
• A pursuit of continuous improvement and self-reflection as a teacher.
• A commitment to collaborate with colleagues in planning, implementing and reviewing curriculum through the design and editing of shared resources.
• The ability to establish and foster relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• A willingness to be actively involved in the cultural, pastoral, and co-curricular activities (including sport and outdoor education) of the School.
• VIT Registration is essential for this position.

Why work for us?

• Make the most of our well-structured professional learning.
• Develop your career through involvement in our instructional coaching program.
• Work for a school that actively supports staff wellbeing.

We are proud of our culture at Brighton Grammar and invite you to hear more about it from some of our current staff, in the short video below.

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.

Applications close: 5pm, Monday 2 November 2026.Note: given the time of the year, shortlisting and interviewing is highly likely to occur prior to the application closing date.

Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.