Primary Classroom Teacher | Toorak

Geelong Grammar School; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Geelong Grammar School is seeking a full-time ongoing Primary Classroom Teacher to commence in January 2027. The role focuses on teaching within a class for the academic year, requiring proven experience in primary years and a strong ability to engage learners and support development.

The successful candidate will work within a dynamic team, applying inquiry-based pedagogy, IB PYP principles, and Reggio Emilia philosophy to foster student wellbeing, creativity and academic progress across four

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching primary years with understanding of engaging learners and personal development.
• Familiarity with International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme pedagogy (PYP) and Reggio Emilia principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in professional learning teams and plan with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing, engaging and stimulating learning environment for all children.
• Use inquiry as a pedagogical approach and diverse teaching strategies.
• Collaboratively plan, implement and evaluate the curriculum for a coherent learning program.
• Apply contemporary practice aligning with Reggio Emilia and PYP frameworks.
• Document student progress and communicate with parents and the school community.

Skills

Primary teaching experience

IB PYP knowledge

Reggio Emilia understanding

Strong communication skills

Job description

Geelong Grammar School is one of the worlds 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.

Our Toorak Campus (approximately 320 students) is in Melbourne. It caters to day students from Early Learning to Year 7.The Toorak campus has approximately 50 full-time and part-time teaching and support staff.At Toorak every member of our community is valued, respected and committed to providing our students with the highest quality teaching and learning programmes, designed to improve student outcomes, including levels of achievement and wellbeing. Students at the Toorak Campus study the Primary Years Programme (PYP) which is part of the International Baccalaureate (IB). Teaching and learning approaches are based on the philosophies of Reggio Emilia and the PYP framework and standards and practices. Teaching staff work collaboratively in professional learning teams to support their development and the learning of students in their care. Our contemporary learning spaces promote team teaching, positive relationships, creativity and differentiated learning experiences.

About the role

For those interested in committing to a professional and aspirational environment that encourages your success, and supports your ongoing learning and development, we welcome applications for a full-time ongoing Primary Classroom Teacher to commence in January 2027.

This role will be teaching students within a specific class during the academic year. Proven experience teaching primary yearsis required, with a strong understanding of how to engage learners and support their academic and personal development.

What you will be doing

Provide a nurturing, engaging and stimulating learning environment which caters for the needs of all children

Use inquiry as a leading pedagogical approach and a diverse range of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all individuals

Collaboratively plan with the team to develop, implement and evaluate the curriculum and provide a consistent and coherent learning program that will foster independence, inquiry and learning progression

Apply evidence-based, contemporary practice and the philosophy of Reggio Emilia and the International Baccalaureate, Primary Years Programme when designing learning opportunities and experiences

Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to and participation in professional learning opportunities that generate an awareness of current trends and development in education and enhance children’s learning

Provide timely information on the programme and learning outcomes of the children for parents and the wider school community

Document ongoing monitoring of children’s development and progress in accurate and detailed ways that are consistent with the existing practices of the team

Organise relevant excursions and activities that are related to and support the Classroom Programme for students.

Classroom

Maintain an effective learning environment and attend to the pastoral care and specific learning needs of all students

Provide a compelling and effective role model for children parents and staff at all times

Provide a stimulating, safe and secure environment for children, parents and staff at all times and attend to the health and safety of the children

Work with colleagues to achieve the best conditions for student learning

Ensure all legally required documents (attendance register, incident forms, medication register collection authorisation etc.) are maintained and upheld

Adhere to the school guidelines with regard to curriculum, behaviour management, sun smart, behaviour guidance, early intervention and protective behaviours

Regularly communicate with parents about children’s progress informally and through parent/teacher interviews, portfolios and written reports

Professionalism and Teamwork

Maintain positive, professional and supportive interactions with parents, staff and visitors

Work as a cooperative member of the team ensuring harmonious relationships are maintained and delegated responsibilities are fulfilled

Adhere to School teaching and OH&S regulations and policies

Attend and contribute to team and staff meetings where necessary

Plan and host relevant information events throughout the year

Maintain student staff and parent confidentiality

Contribute to the co-curricular programme of the School as required

Additional School Responsibilities

Reflect and uphold the values of the School at all times and take an active role in the general life of the School

Contribute to the ongoing constructive evaluation of the School programme, policies and activities where required

What we are looking for

Ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current teaching practice and theory and be familiar with the pedagogy of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and the principles of Reggio Emilia

A passion for and commitment to developing the whole child through Positive Education philosophies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

High level of organisational and conceptual skills

The ability to be responsible for a class of children in a caring and nurturing manner but also have the ability to be a willing and enthusiastic team member and learner

Proven commitment to professional development and a willingness to participate in all aspects of the Geelong Grammar community, including co-curricular activities

Applications close at 3.00pm on 30 October 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 theGGS 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 ************@ggs.vic.edu.au.

For further details or to apply for this position, please visit the Employment page on our website:www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment.