- Full-time fixed term position for 2027 school year
- Join a leading independent school with excellent programmes and facilities
- Middle Schools (Years 7 to 10), Keilor East campus

The Role Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Secondary Teacher of Science to join our team and teach across our Middle Schools (boys and girls), Years 7 to 10, at the Keilor East campus. This is a full-time, fixed term replacement position for the 2027 school year, commencing from 25 January 2027 to 10 December 2027.

We are looking for an educator who brings enthusiasm, expertise, and a commitment to excellence in teaching.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate They Are

- an outstanding and inspiring classroom teacher;
- knowledgeable in teaching Science and in current pedagogical thinking, with other teaching methods also considered;
- committed to student care and wellbeing; and
- dedicated to delivering a high-quality programme.

VIT registration, a current criminal record check and eligibility to work in Australia are required for this role. Please see the position description for further details.

The School

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 2900 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.

Benefits

- A team-oriented team environment
- Excellent facilities and resources
- Competitive salary and salary packaging
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program

To Apply Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below. Applications are due 4pm Monday 31 August 2026.

Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.

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.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. For any queries, please contact Julie Starcevic on 9016 2000.

📌 Secondary Teacher of Science (Melbourne)
🏢 Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
📍 Melbourne