Ballarat Grammar is one of regional Australia's leading co-educational schools with a proud history dating back to 1877 and a flourishing community of over 1,900 students from 6 months to Year 12, including around 260 boarders.
* To commence at Headstart (24 November 2025) or Term 1, 2026
* Position of Responsibility combined with a teaching load
* Salary range - $82,992 to $124,391 per annum plus superannuation + Responsibility Allowances
The Middle School Chair of Faculty – English provides curriculum and pedagogical leadership for the Years 7–9 English learning area. They lead high-quality teaching and learning aligned with the Australian Curriculum and foster collaboration, innovation, and professional growth among staff.
Working with other Chairs of Faculty and school leaders, the Chair contributes to the educational direction of the Middle School, ensuring the Active Teaching and Learning Model and Habits for Learning are embedded in practice and students are supported to become curious, reflective, and ethical learners.
The Middle School Chair of Faculty – English is both a curriculum leader and a driver of student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
Ballarat Grammar School offers staff a positive and collegial culture, career progression opportunities and generous School fee discounts.
For further information about this position, please refer to the position description here or visit the Ballarat Grammar website.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
* Deep knowledge of the Australian Curriculum: English, including subject-specific pedagogical content knowledge across Years 7–9.
* Demonstrated success as a classroom practitioner with experience designing and delivering engaging, rigorous, and differentiated learning experiences.
* Experience leading or coordinating curriculum initiatives, teams, or projects within a school setting.
* A proven ability to work effectively, constructively and collaboratively within a team.
* Well-developed organisational skills, including ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
* Applications are to be submitted via the Ballarat Grammar Employment Portal
* Please ensure you provide a current resume and a statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria within your cover letter.
* First round interviews may commence prior to the position closing date.
* For further information, please contact the People and Culture Team on or for a confidential discussion.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 29 August 2025
CHILD SAFETY AND WELLBEING COMMITTMENT
Ballarat Grammar is committed to zero tolerance of child abuse in every form and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. All staff, volunteers and members of our community have a duty of care to protect the safety, health and wellbeing of all children in their care.
As a Student Safe Organisation, employment with Ballarat Grammar is subject to current and satisfactory:
* National (and international, where relevant) police check, and
* Working with Children Check, and/or
* Victorian Institute of Teaching registration