Position No: 859376

Applications Close: 05/10/2026 5:00 PM

Occupation: Teaching / Education

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

About BGS

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 strive 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 sought from high energy and passionate Drama Teachers to join our Creative & Performing Arts Faculty in January 2027. Working in this fixed term position during Term 1 2027 will provide you with a wonderful opportunity to teach drama to our boys across Years 7 through to 10.

Reporting to our Head of Creative & Performing Arts 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:





- Experience teaching Drama to secondary school students.

Note: applications from graduates are welcomed.

- Effective classroom management skills to maximise learning opportunities for students.

- A solid 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?





- This fixed term position provides a great opportunity to gain experience in a highly regarded independent school.

- Chance to be involved in our combined Brighton Grammar and Firbank Grammar School production.

- Work for a school that actively supports staff wellbeing through various initiatives beyond the traditional gym membership and fruit.

We are proud of our culture at Brighton Grammar and invite you to hear more about it from some of our current staff here: Work at Brighton Grammar School

Want to find out more?

To view the position description or to apply, click on the 'Apply' button to be redirected to our secure recruitment portal.

Please note given the volume of emails we receive to our Human Resources inbox, applications emailed here can be overlooked. It is therefore recommended that all applications are completed via our recruitment portal.

For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via [email protected].

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.

Applications close: 5pm, Monday 5 October 2026.

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.

Attachments

- Teacher PD_SecondarySchool_August2025_FINAL.pdf

📌 Drama Teacher, Secondary School (Brighton)
🏢 Brighton Grammar School
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