Thank you for considering a career at Kilvington Grammar School. We are a smaller, co-educational independent school in Ormond, Melbourne, catering to the educational needs of approximately 800 ELC through to Year 12 students.

Our close-knit family-oriented community offers our employees a supportive environment in which to develop professionally and flourish personally.

Employment Philosophy and Conditions

Kilvington Grammar School is committed to providing a child safe environment. We believe our students have the right to feel and be safe. We value and respect student empowerment and participation when making decisions that affect them.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to acting in our students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm. We regard our child safety responsibilities with the utmost importance and, as such, are committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child safety laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.

Our commitment to child safety is an integral part of every aspect of the School. Therefore, every member of the School community has a responsibility to understand the important specific role they play individually and collectively to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.

All staff at Kilvington Grammar School are required to complete the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing training program on an annual basis. The staff onboarding platform contains copies of the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policies which all staff are required to read, accept and comply with.

Employment at the School is subject to the following compliance requirements:

• Applicants for teaching positions must hold registration (or permission to teach) with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• General staff (non-teaching staff, including music tutors) must hold, or be prepared to undergo, a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.

Kilvington Grammar School is committed to non-discriminatory recruitment by providing equal employment opportunity to all, and maintains strict privacy and confidentiality regarding your application.

Head of Instrumental Music

FULL TIME

Kilvington Grammar School is an outstanding independent co-educational school that has a strong focus on staff and student wellbeing. We are seeking an experienced and passionate teacher for a full-time Head of Instrumental Music (Experience and Engagement) for an ongoing position, commencing Term 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership, coordination, and strategic development of the instrumental music program. They will work closely with the Academic Dean of Performing Arts, music staff and instrumental staff to lead and facilitate the Instrumental Music program.

Full VIT registration is highly desirable for this role but not essential.

Applications will be accepted via SEEK and close at 5.00pm on Friday 6th September 2024, unless vacancy is filled prior.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal and will be reviewed as received.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted with regards to the progress of their application.

Please click below for the full position description.

Educational Assistant - Prep

PART TIME

Kilvington Grammar School is an outstanding independent co-educational school that has a strong focus on staff and student wellbeing. We are now seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Educational Assistant for a part-time role commencing Term 1, 2025. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The successful candidate will work directly with a single class of students, staff and parents within our Prep cohort, under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher and Deputy Head of Junior School. The Educational Assistant – Prep will be expected to support our Prep learners with their academic, social and emotional development and needs. Additionally, the Educational Assistant – Prep will provide organisational and preparatory support to the classroom teacher, as necessary.

This role will require the successful candidate to work 5 days a week, from 8:15am – 1:15pm, which equates roughly to a 0.8FTE load equivalent. This is a 12-month contract-based role for 2025, with the possibility of extension to be discussed during the 2nd half of 2025.

Applications will be accepted via SEEK and close at 5.00pm on Friday 6th September 2024, unless vacancy is filled prior.

All applications should be addressed to the Principal and will be reviewed as received.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted with regards to the progress of their application.

Please click below for the full position description.