Employment Opportunities

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.

Humanities Teacher

Part-Time (0.60FTE) | Fixed-Term Teacher Role

Commencing Term 1, 2027 (12-month contract)

What We Are Seeking

We are seeking an enthusiastic Humanities Teacher to join our Humanities Faculty from Term 1, 2027. This is a part-time (0.60 FTE), fixed-term position providing parental leave cover for the 2027 academic year.

The successful applicant will join our Humanities Faculty, teaching History across Years 7, 9 and 10 and delivering engaging learning experiences that foster curiosity, critical thinking and a strong understanding of the past and its connection to the world today.

The teaching load also incorporates the role of Debating Coordinator, with responsibility for supporting and coordinating the School’s debating program. This role attracts a small monetary allowance and time allowance.

An ability to teach additional subjects across Commerce or Humanities would be highly regarded and may provide greater scope for the position to continue beyond 2027 and into 2028, subject to the School’s staffing requirements.

The position is 0.60 FTE and is offered on a fixed-term basis as a parental leave replacement, commencing Term 1, 2027.

The Role

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging and high-quality History programs across Years 7, 9 and 10.
Create learning experiences that develop students’ critical thinking, inquiry and analytical skills.
Assess, monitor and report on student learning and progress.
Contribute collaboratively to curriculum planning and development within the Humanities Faculty.
Coordinate and support the School’s Debating program.
Foster a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Contribute to the wider life of the School, including co-curricular and pastoral care programs.

What We Offer

Join a supportive, collaborative and high-achieving Humanities Faculty.
Teach engaged students within a vibrant learning community.
Coordinate and help shape Kilvington’s Debating program.
Access professional learning and growth opportunities.
Be part of a school culture that values wellbeing, inclusion and excellence.
Potential for the position to extend into 2028, particularly for candidates able to teach across Commerce or Humanities.

About You

VIT registration, or eligibility for registration, is essential.
Qualifications and experience in teaching History and/or Humanities.
Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire students in the middle years.
Strong classroom management, communication and organisational skills.
An interest in, or willingness to coordinate, a school debating program.
The ability to teach additional Commerce or Humanities subjects would be highly regarded.
A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute positively to the broader School community.
Commitment to ongoing professional growth, student wellbeing and the values of Kilvington Grammar School.

Application Guidelines

Applications should include:

A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
A current CV outlining relevant teaching experience, including the names of at least three professional referees

Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 30 October 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the School reserves the right to interview prior to the closing date. Please note that only applicants successful in securing an interview will be contacted.

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