Employment

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.

A new role, unique to the Peninsula Grammar context, the Head of Respectful Relationships is responsible for educating students, parents, and staff in establishing and maintaining healthy relationships that maintain our culture of integrity, respect, and personal excellence. The Head of Respectful Relationships will provide equitable, timely and thorough investigations into student complaints of sexual misconduct, harassment, or discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, disability, race, colour, or national origin.  The successful candidate will develop, implement, and oversee multi-faceted training and related programs as they relate to whole school culture and student safety.

The Head of Respectful Relationships will have professional experience in and knowledge of;

• Implementing and monitoring complaints, tracking, investigation and resolution processes and protocols for internal student complaints
• An innate understanding of the legal landscape as it relates to current laws regarding child safety and protection, anti-discrimination and human rights legislation
• Experience working with stakeholders in preventative programs that enhance student voice, develop teacher competency, and increase parent engagement

This is a unique opportunity to engage our young people powerfully and purposefully in developing their voice, understanding their responsibilities, and expressing their rights.

A full position description 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 16 April 2021.

Please direct any queries relating to this position to:

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

Full-time (Ongoing) – 0.6 Time Release, 0.4 Case Load

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.

The Head of Wellbeing will play an integral role in leading and enhancing all aspects of whole school wellbeing.  Leading a team of three counsellors, and working in unison with the School Executive, the Head of Wellbeing will work assiduously to provide oversight of exceptional and bespoke wellbeing programs, structures, processes, and teacher training modules within the School.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving excellence in pastoral care, education, and a passion for the development of a holistic wellbeing approach that meets the needs of all students
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and inspire staff to learn, bringing vision to life and encouraging a culture of innovation, professionalism, and collaboration
• Demonstrated experience leading change
• Understanding of legal landscape as it relates to mandatory reporting, student safety and critical care plans
• Demonstrated ability to lead the formulation, writing and effective implementation of policy
• Proven ability to write and develop relevant pastoral programs
• Experience managing a team of wellbeing professionals
• Demonstrated commitment to own professional growth
• Qualifications in psychology, education and / or health services
• Degree or Master level qualifications in Psychology
• Current First Aid – HLTAID003
• Experience influencing change and adapting programs

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@pgs.vic.edu.au by 5pm on Friday 16 April 2021.

Queries relating to this position should be directed to:

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

Part-time (Term Time Only)

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.

Located within our state-of-the-art building ALATUS – the WIT is built around the educational philosophy based on Peninsula Grammar’s unique student body.  The Collections Coordinator will play an integral role in providing our students with the support they need to grow in an exceptional research space.

The role is primarily responsible for the day to day running of the Institute which involves maintaining rosters, bookings, and general liaison with external providers and internal stakeholders.  Charged with the administration and technical responsibilities for circulation duties, stock maintenance and overdue items.

The successful applicants will possess:

• Cataloguing and Processing experience
• Extensive database knowledge, e.g. National Library of Australia catalogue
• Knowledge of managing the Collections Catalogue and supporting its use by students
• Providing assistance to students with basic research methods
• Knowledge of barcoding, stamping, spine labelling and covering
• Experience with stocktaking resources in the library
• Strong IT skills, including maintenance of a variety of online systems
• The ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent oral communication skills, especially in relation to staff, students and parents
• Enthusiastic, energetic, flexible with pro-active attitude
• Positive approach to change and development
• Strong OHS awareness

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@pgs.vic.edu.au by 5pm on Friday 9 April 2021.

Queries relating to this position should be directed to:

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

Full-time (Term Time Only)

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 Student Information Systems Administrators to provide support to all staff regarding their usage of the School’s database in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.  Reporting directly to the Director of ICT you will work in conjunction with the Schools existing Network Administrator, Digital Learning Administrator and ICT support team.

The successful applicants will:

• Ensure a customer focus is applied to all dealings with students, staff, and other members of the School community
• Work as a member of the IT Team to ensure an efficient, professional environment within the Department
• Be highly discrete and exercise strict confidentiality
• Have a high attention to detail
• Have experience in a similar role
• Have knowledge of Synergetic (or similar)

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@pgs.vic.edu.au by 5pm on Friday 9 April 2021.

Queries relating to this position should be directed to:

Graeme Newland  |  Director of ICT
E: gnewland@pgs.vic.edu.au
Tel: 9788 7876

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 professionals for the role of French Subject Leader.  Reporting directly to the Deputy Principal the French Subject Leader will lead the delivery of education in the French Department across the School. Supporting the strategic direction of Peninsula Grammar through delivery of effective teaching and learning programs, by fostering an inclusive and challenging learning environment and engaging with the School community within and beyond the classroom.

The successful candidate should possess:

• Strong management and coaching experience
• The ability to foster improvement and change in the school within their department
• Experience in developing, maintaining, improving, and coordinating an inspiring and contemporary curriculum
• The ability to develop, select and use informal and formal diagnostics, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning
• The ability to lead and foster improvement and change in the school and within the department
• A high level of focus on developing a culture of excellence in all aspects of the role

A full position description 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 16 April 2021.

Please direct any queries relating to this position to:

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

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 invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of School Operations Manager. This full-time, ongoing position will drive the future of the School through alignment of strategic imperatives with the daily operational functions within the School.

With over five years’ experience in a Senior Leadership or similar role, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to;

• Work with the Heads of School to manage student behavioural expectations and review effectiveness of current practices
• Effectively manage and support staff who are charged with the co-curricular offering of the School
• Analyse situations as they relate to the culture and needs of the School
• Drive innovation across the School, particularly as it relates to the co-curricular program, school assemblies and special events
• Recognise and develop strengths, acknowledge and improve upon practice’s providing timely and consistent feedback to the Principal regarding whole school co-curricular programs
• Lead and develop collaborative processes that support ongoing school improvement and a culture of excellence in all areas
• Promote excellence in teaching and learning and pastoral care across the School
• Publicly address and communicate with staff, students and parents and other groups as appropriate
• Keep abreast of key educational developments and in so doing, encourage professional dialogues and development amongst staff at the School
• Implement and action the School Behavioural Expectations Framework
• Manage parent expectation and understanding of the co-curricular program
• Build strong relationships with students, founded on respect for the uniqueness of the School and an understanding of the role played in keeping the high standards expected
• Mediate, when necessary, with staff, parents and students on matters pertaining to the co-curricular program
• Participate in community events and public life of the School, in all facets of the whole school program

The successful candidate will require extensive leadership experience in the education sector, a proven ability to work with all stakeholder groups and the capability to multi-task and manage time effectively to deliver on priorities.

A full position description 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 Wednesday 7 April 2021.

Please direct any queries relating to this position to:

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

Casual Position

Peninsula Grammar is the preeminent K-12 independent, coeducational school of excellence located on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.  We are a leader in the field of Positive Education and develop our staff through an innovative, progressive and forward-thinking workplace culture.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, experienced person to the position of Function Catering Supervisor.

The Function Catering Supervisor is responsible for the customer service provided in the School Pavilion and at other locations around the School as required.

Work attendance outside of ordinary school hours is required where directed to support events, functions and programs (including sports).

The position is casual and work attendance outside of ordinary school hours is required where directed to support events, functions and programs (including sports).

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Responsible serving of alcohol, 2 years experience in a similar role
• Experienced in safe manual handling practices
• Proven ability to work with stakeholder groups to complete required tasks across varied contexts
• Confident in working autonomously and in a team setting to produce quality outcomes
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively to deliver on priorities

Peninsula Grammar offers an inspiring and supportive working environment as well as attractive benefits, including superannuation and salary packaging.

A full position description 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 9 April 2021.

Please direct any queries relating to these positions to:

Karen Church  |  Business Manager
E: kchurch@pgs.vic.edu.au
Tel: 9788 7724