04/05/2026

Teacher of English

$91,225 - $135,949 yearly

Melbourne Girls Grammar

South Yarra VIC, Australia

Full time Teachers - Secondary

Job Description

About this Role:

• Ongoing, Full time Position
• Commencing Term 3 2026
• Teaching English years 7-12, with VCE English Language experience highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging English lessons that foster critical thinking, creativity, and literacy skills
• Contribute to curriculum design and assessment practices within the English Faculty
• Use a range of teaching strategies and digital tools to engage diverse learners
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance programs and promote excellence in English
• Uphold MGGS’s commitment to child safety in all aspects of teaching and school life

Please view the Position Description for details about this role, including key responsibilities

About You:

• Demonstrated experience in teaching English at Secondary year levels. VCE English Language experience preferred
• A passion for literature, writing, and fostering student voice
• Skilled at building meaningful, respectful relationships with students and colleagues
• Enthusiastic about introducing innovative, student-centred teaching methods that inspire and engage
• Collaborative and creative mindset, committed to enhancing learning programs and student outcomes
• Hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration. Teaching graduates are encouraged to apply

Ready to Apply:

• Visit the MGGS Website to apply, submit your Resume and Cover letter (In PDF Format), addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath.

Applications close: 9am Friday 15 May 2026.

*- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.*

• All applicants are subject to reference and identity checks, verification of Working with Children Check Card or VIT Registration as part of the recruitment process.

- Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the [Staff Code of Conduct], [Child Safety Policy], [Child Safety Code of Conduct] and [MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety]

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Melbourne Girls Grammar

Melbourne Girls Grammar is a leading girls’ school in Australia, providing education from Early Learning to Year 12. Founded in 1893, the School is adjacent to Melbourne’s exceptional Royal Botanic Gardens.

Providing outstanding education through a holistic learning experience, the School also has an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and boarding facilities and prides itself on a distinct, stimulating learning environment, fostering ethical women of action.

Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning and progression.

Discover your Future Career at MGGS

Employees at Melbourne Girls Grammar have access to an extensive array of professional benefits.

Melbourne Girls Grammar welcomes applications from forward-thinking, dynamic individuals who excel in a contemporary environment.

We are as committed to our values as we are to innovation. With a rigorous curriculum and high standards, employees must uphold the values of the School in every life context and be exemplary team players.

Melbourne Girls Grammar is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equality, diversity and procedural fairness.

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