Employment

2022 Commencement

Peninsula Grammar School (PGS) is a coeducational school of excellence, which fosters the full and balanced development of each child. In caring for students and their learning, we encourage them to take up life’s challenges both at the School and beyond. The School values the inherent uniqueness of every individual and fosters the pursuit of excellence in each child.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Deputy Principal – Staff. As a member of the Senior Executive, the Deputy Principal – Staff is responsible for maintaining and enhancing an exceptional teaching and learning culture.  Reporting directly to the Principal the successful candidate will inspire, guide and model excellence in supporting staff to develop a strong and visionary teaching and learning program.  You will possess a broad range of skills and experience that enhance the efficacy, productivity, and purpose of the teacher fraternity.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A demonstrated understanding of and interest in contemporary pedagogical practice
• Knowledge and experience in practical applications and a commitment to effective assessment and reporting practices
• Highly developed organisational planning and coordination skills; including the ability to manage demanding and competing deadlines
• The capacity to develop an engaging and contemporary learning environment to cater to the needs of every individual
• The ability to create and lead high performing teams
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

The successful candidate will be an inspired, driven and motivated leader, with an outstanding teaching and leadership record with recognised management and organisational skills.

You will display excellent interpersonal and relationship management attributes with well developed presentation skills and a willingness to lead change.

A full position description can be found  /  here

An information pack for candidates can be found  /  here

Applications, including the contact details of two referees, should be addressed to the Principal, and emailed to employment@pgs.vic.edu.au by 5pm on Friday 24 September 2021.

Please direct any queries relating to this position to:

Kylie Oddy  |  HR Coordinator
E: Koddy@pgs.vic.edu.au
Tel: (03) 9788 7806

2022 Commencement

Peninsula Grammar School (PGS) is a coeducational school of excellence, which fosters the full and balanced development of each child. In caring for students and their learning, we encourage them to take up life’s challenges both at the School and beyond. The School values the inherent uniqueness of every individual and fosters the pursuit of excellence in each child.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Deputy Principal – Students. As a member of the Senior Executive, the Deputy Principal – Students is responsible for maintaining and enhancing an exceptional student culture at the School.  You will be passionately committed to contemporary best practice as it relates to student wellbeing and staff development and understand the culture of the School.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A demonstrated understanding of and interest in key social and developmental issues impacting adolescent boys and girls
• Knowledge of and experience in practical application and a commitment to restorative practices to achieve positive outcomes
• The ability to develop and manage student culture including oversight of the Behaviour Expectations Framework
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to create and lead high performing teams
• A demonstrated commitment to professional and lifelong learning

The successful candidate will be an inspired, driven and motivated leader, with an outstanding teaching and leadership record with recognised management and organisational skills.

You will display excellent interpersonal and relationship management attributes with well developed presentation skills and a willingness to lead change.

A full position description can be found  /  here

An information pack for candidates can be found  /  here

Applications, including the contact details of two referees, should be addressed to the Principal, and emailed to employment@pgs.vic.edu.au by 5pm on Friday 24 September 2021.

Please direct any queries relating to this position to:

Kylie Oddy  |  HR Coordinator
E: koddy@pgs.vic.edu.au
Tel: (03) 9788 7806

Full Time / Ongoing

Peninsula Grammar School (PGS) is a coeducational school of excellence, which fosters the full and balanced development of each child. In caring for students and their learning, we encourage them to take up life’s challenges both at the School and beyond. The School values the inherent uniqueness of every individual and fosters the pursuit of excellence in each child.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic French Teacher to commence Term 1, 2022. The successful applicant must have the capacity to build effective relationships with students, staff and parents to enhance student wellbeing and outcomes.

The successful applicant will:

• Be an exemplary and innovative classroom practitioner who adopts a collaborative approach to their teaching and demonstrates passion for their subject area
• Be experienced in curriculum design and development
• Have the ability to quickly build trusting relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• Use contemporary pedagogies in their classroom practice and be able to demonstrate the impact of these on student learning
• Demonstrate a reflective approach to their own practice and a proactive interest in their professional growth as a teacher

In addition to the criteria outlined above, the successful applicant will:

• Be an innovative and creative educator who embraces and practises targeted teaching
• Be a leader in the use of technology for learning

A full position description can be found  /  here

It should be noted that all academic staff are required to contribute to our extensive co-curricular program. Information relating to the terms & conditions of this appointment will be discussed at interview.

Applications should be addressed to The Principal and emailed to employment@peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au by 5pm on Wednesday 29 September 2021.

Queries relating to this position should be directed to:

Lucy Gowdie  |  Deputy Principal
E: lgowdie@peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au 
Tel: 9788 7717

Casual / 1 day per week

Peninsula Grammar School (PGS) is a coeducational school of excellence, which fosters the full and balanced development of each child. In caring for students and their learning, we encourage them to take up life’s challenges both at the School and beyond. The School values the inherent uniqueness of every individual and fosters the pursuit of excellence in each child.

The school boasts an outstanding Music program from K-12 consisting of classroom Music lessons and a large instrumental and choral program. Currently 400 students learn in the studio program. A full array of choirs, ensembles and orchestras add significantly to our outstanding Performing Arts program. We are committed to offering our students a broad variety of opportunities to perform.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Contemporary / Popular / Rock Guitar teacher to join our Music Department commencing Term 4. The successful candidate will have a dynamic and enthusiastic approach to working with students from Year 4 to Year 12 and must be well versed and competent in popular guitar techniques and technologies, including FX pedal usage, looping proficiency and the ability to teach signal workflow to students. Ability to teach or experience with VCE classical guitar / and jazz styles is advantageous but not essential.

Professional experience in contemporary / session guitar playing is essential. Experience with the VCE, AMEB and/or Trinity examination syllabi is also advantageous.

The successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to grow their studio and contribute to the contemporary band culture within the music program.

A full position description can be found  /  here

Information relating to the terms & conditions of this appointment will be discussed at interview.

Applications should be addressed to The Principal and emailed to employment@peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au by 5pm on Thursday 23 September 2021.

Queries relating to this position should be directed to:

Richard Vaudrey  |  Head of Ensemble and Studio Music
E: rvaudrey@peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au
Tel: 9788 7760

Full time, Ongoing

Peninsula Grammar School (PGS) is a coeducational school which fosters the full and balanced development of each child. In caring for students and their learning, we encourage them to take up life’s challenges both at the School and beyond. The School values the inherent uniqueness of every individual and fosters the pursuit of excellence in each child.

We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced Accounts Receivable Officers. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial arrangements between the School and parents to ensure that students enrolments are maintained whilst facilitating optimum cash flow.

The successful applicant will:

• Ensure a customer focus is applied to all dealings with students, staff, parents, and other members of the School community
• Work as a member of the Finance Team to ensure an efficient, professional environment within the Accounts Department
• Be highly discrete and exercise strict confidentiality
• Have a high attention to detail
• Have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and collaborative working platforms
• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of Synergetic (or similar) would be highly regarded.

A full position description can be found  /  here

Further details relating to the terms and conditions of this appointment will be discussed at interview.

Applications should be addressed to The Principal and emailed to employment@peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au by 5pm on Wednesday 22 September 2021.

Queries relating to this position should be directed to:

Uyen Simonis  |  Finance Manager
E: usimonis@pgs.vic.edu.au
Tel: 9788 7624

Part Time, 0.655 FTE, Term Time Only

Peninsula Grammar School (PGS) is a coeducational school of excellence, which fosters the full and balanced development of each child. In caring for students and their learning, we encourage them to take up life’s challenges both at the School and beyond. The School values the inherent uniqueness of every individual and fosters the pursuit of excellence in each child.

We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced Counsellors to provide counselling for a range of mental health, emotional, social and behavioural issues at Peninsula Grammar.

This ongoing position commences Term 4, 2021.

The successful candidate will support the welfare, wellbeing and pastoral care needs of students across the School (Kindergarten to Year 12). This position also offers an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in the further development of pro-active programs and activities that assist to promote positive student wellbeing.

The successful applicant must be aligned with the School’s ethos, vision and values and supportive of the School’s approach to Positive Psychology, details of which can be found on our website.

The successful applicant will:

• Be registered under the professional body for psychologists, social workers or Family Therapists.
• Demonstrate highly developed counselling skills with capacity to interact with students, parents and staff.
• Ideally have experience in primary and/or secondary school settings.
• Have a strong focus on proactive programs.
  Be able to create and present professional development to a range of audiences.
• Be able to develop and implement a range of preventative programs for students.
• Display empathy, commitment, resilience and be highly motivated to contribute.
• Have a strong moral and ethical compass and cultivate credibility and honesty.
• Possess a positive outlook, exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with demonstrated ability to build authentic, collaborative relationships.

A full position description can be found  /  here

Details relating to the terms and conditions of this appointment will be discussed at interview.

Applications should be addressed to The Principal and emailed to employment@peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au by 5pm on Friday 17 September 2021.

Queries relating to this position should be directed to:

Anne Stringer  |  Head of Wellbeing
E: astringer@pgs.vic.edu.au
Tel: 9788 7777