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Secondary Teacher of German and/or History


Company : Independentschools


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-06-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The RoleA highly skilled and innovative Secondary Teacher of German and/or History is sought for a full-time fixed term position commencing on Monday 21 July to 12 September 2025.Part-time German (approx. 0.6) and/or History (approx. 0.4) teacher applications will also be considered.This position is based at the Keilor East campus and involves teaching Middle School boys (Years 7 to 10).The successful candidate will demonstrate they are:An outstanding and inspiring classroom teacher;Knowledgeable in teaching German and History and in current pedagogical thinking;Committed to student care and wellbeing; andCommitted to delivering a high-quality programme.The SchoolPenleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 3,000 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop creative, caring and critical thinkers.The School provides a diamond education, with a co-educational Kindergarten programme, single-sex education at the Junior Schools and Middle Schools from Years 7 to 10 and co-education at the Larkin Centre (Years 11 to 12).PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.BenefitsA collaborative team environmentExcellent facilities and resourcesCompetitive salary and salary packagingAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgramVIT registration, a current criminal record check and eligibility to work in Australia are required for this role.To ApplyApply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.Please provide a letter of application including your preference for part-time or full-time, a resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.Please see the position description for further details.Applications are due as soon as possible.Click here to watch our welcome video and find out more about the school.Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr