Primary Classroom Teacher

About BGS

Founded in 1882, Brighton Grammar is an Anglican school passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy to achieve his personal best in every way. The School’s cutting-edge teaching and learning techniques, supported by our in-house research centre, attract the best minds in education.

Everything we do in the Junior School supports the belief that for a boy to thrive in his education he must be happy and feel a sense of connectedness. As a staff member in our Junior School, you will play an active role in supporting the development of our young men. Each boy is supported by his classmates, classroom teachers, Year Level Coordinator, specialist teachers and the school counsellor, who work together to ensure each boy finds his place in our school. Every student also belongs to a House and throughout the year is involved in a range of competitions – athletics, cross-country, swimming, poetry, maths, spelling, trivia and music. At BGS, you will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of school life.

The role

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from driven, passionate and dedicated Primary Classroom Teachers to join the team in our Junior School. Commencing in January 2027, you will be responsible for facilitating the growth and development of up to 24 primary school-age boys across the curriculum including Mathematics, English, Humanities and Information Technology. 

In order to thrive at Brighton Grammar School, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Relevant experience teaching primary aged students.
• Effective classroom management skills to maximise learning opportunities for students.
• A strong understanding of the principles of the science of learning.
• Experience in delivering a knowledge-based curriculum that encourages and supports innovation amongst the students.
• Experience using evidence-informed teaching strategies based on the work of prominent educational researchers including Barak Rosenshine, Doug Lemov, John Hattie and Jim Knight.
• Use of explicit instruction techniques and frequent formative assessment to check for student understanding. 
• Knowledge of research findings relevant to student learning and education.
• A pursuit of continuous improvement and self-reflection as a teacher.
• A commitment to collaborate with colleagues in planning, implementing and reviewing curriculum through the design and editing of shared resources.
• The ability to establish and foster relationships with students, staff and parents.
• A willingness to be actively involved in the cultural, pastoral and co-curricular activities of the School.
• VIT registration is essential for this position. 

Why work for us?

• Work with the students in the classroom and our co-curricular program to strengthen relationships and ultimately, learning outcomes.
• Professional development of our staff is a priority with regular training/workshops scheduled to support this.
• All staff are offered the opportunity to engage in our renowned instructional coaching program. 

We are proud of our culture at Brighton Grammar and invite you to hear more about it from some of our current staff by watching the short video below. 

Want to find out more?

To view the position description, or to apply, click on the 'Apply' link. For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via ••••@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence. 

Applications close: 5pm, Monday 31 August 2026. 

Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.