Classroom Teacher

Glenferrie Primary School · Hawthorn, VIC

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

8 November 2026

12 days remaining

Posted 26 Oct 2026

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About Glenferrie Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

20.8

16.6 teaching · 4.2 non-teaching

Students per teacher

14.7:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

244

Language other than English

61%

Girls vs boys

122 girls · 122 boys

50%
50%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Location Profile

Glenferrie Primary School (GPS), located in the City of Boroondara, serves the diverse and vibrant community of Hawthorn in Melbourne¿s inner east. Established in 1875, GPS is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where students from various cultural backgrounds are supported to grow into active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. Our school celebrates diversity and encourages the sharing of global perspectives while upholding core values of Excellence, Confidence, Respect, Resilience, and Cultural Awareness.

 

In 2026, GPS has an enrolment of 245 students inclusive of international students. Our staff profile includes 12 classroom teachers, two integration aides, four specialist teachers (art, physical education, wellbeing and Italian), one tutor, an EAL support teacher and Principal & Assistant Principal. 

 

At Glenferrie Primary School we: 

 

  • are a welcoming and friendly school where students, staff and wider community feel welcome, connected and secure 

  • promote a positive and supportive working and learning environment for students and staff

  • encourage all to reach their potential, to value what they learn and to support each other

  • cater for a wide range of abilities and needs, with a focus on an inclusive curriculum and learning environment

  • involve families in school in all aspects of school life 

  • encourage a mutually beneficial relationship with our local community. 

     

GPS is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) school delivering the Primary Years Program. IB principles ensure that literacy and numeracy are integrated authen…

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