Secondary Teacher of History and English
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
English
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
28 September 2026
Posted 11 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Penleigh & Essendon Grammar School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
423.8
286.9 teaching · 136.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,913
Language other than English
33%
Girls vs boys
1,441 girls · 1,472 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
The Role
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Secondary Teacher of English and History to join our Middle School teaching boys and girls (Years 7–10) at the Keilor East campus.
This is a full-time fixed term position 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 English and History with a strong understanding of current pedagogical thinking;
- Committed to student care and wellbeing; and
- Dedicated to delivering a high-quality programme.
About PEGS
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School (PEGS) has approximately 3,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 across campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East.
At the heart of all we do at PEGS are our core values, embodied in REACH: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Curiosity and Heart.
We offer a diamond education model, with co-education in Kindergarten, single-sex education throughout the Junior and Middle School years, and co-education at the Senior School (Larkin Centre) in Years 11 and 12.
Our outstanding staff, facilities and programmes support student wellbeing and learning while developing creative, curious, reflective and courageous young people who are equipped to make a positive contribution to their communities.
PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and t…