Teacher of Learning Strategies
Melbourne Grammar School is seeking a passionate Learning Strategies Teacher to inspire our girls and boys at our Primary School Grimwade House commencing in 2026 (flexible start date). The role of the Teacher of Learning Strategies is to facilitate and support student learning, across all domains including social and emotional, academic, physical and spiritual, with the goal to maximise the individual growth of students in a challenging and supportive environment.
The Learning Strategies Teacher plays a vital role in supporting students who require learning adjustments, curriculum modifications, and targeted intervention. This role involves working collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure that all students can access and engage meaningfully with the curriculum. This is a permanent, full-time teaching position.
Key Responsibilities:
* Have enthusiasm for a commitment to teaching students from Prep to Year 6
* Have a comprehensive understanding of the learning needs of a wide range of abilities
* Have the ability to use formative assessment as a means of improving student learning
* Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure evidence based and innovative teaching and learning practices are continually improved
* Participating in all aspects of school life beyond the classroom.
You will:
* Have a flexible and dynamic approach to teaching and learning
* Have qualifications and experience within Special Education
* Collaborate with others to educate and nurture the whole person, fostering each student's intellectual, spiritual, physical, psychological and emotional growth.
* Be an exceptional teacher whose professional practice and values aligns with the School and our approach to a holistic education
* Have exceptional interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build authentic, collaborative relationships with students, staff and parents.
* Have a collaborative and collegial approach to sharing experience and knowledge
* Be supported to participate in external professional development opportunities.
VIT registration, or the ability to gain this, is essential for this position.
Our School is a place of extraordinary possibilities.
Melbourne Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent schools that believes in the holistic education of young people. Grimwade House has 650 girls and boys from Prep to Year 6. It is a place where enthusiastic students learn in an environment that is purpose-built to challenge and support them. We believe that education can create extraordinary possibilities in the lives of young people and the communities in which they live.
We engage talented people and want them to create possibilities for themselves and for others. Teaching and learning at Grimwade House strikes a balance between the best of traditional approaches and contemporary practice. We are focused on growth and active participation, and our work is supported by expert and dedicated teachers, outstanding resources and learning spaces purpose-built for young learners.
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Applying for the role
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Applications close: 20 February 2026.
Melbourne Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Applicants who have previously applied for this role do not need to submit a new application.
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