At Southern Cross Grammar (SCG), we are united by a clear purpose: to develop people who make a difference in the world.
This begins with our staff.
We believe that when educators and professional staff are truly known, supported, and inspired, our students and community flourish. This belief has seen SCG recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work®.
At SCG our students matter and can soar because the staff who teach, support, and guide them matter.
We are deliberate in how we work. We combine evidence-based learning with strong relationships to maximise growth for every person in our school. Our work is underpinned by our values of Respect, Inclusivity, Resilience, and Excellence, and is guided by our School’s Strategic Plan, Forward Together. It shapes a workplace where collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence are genuinely valued.
Our staff are deeply invested in each student’s learning and development, and continually reflect on their professional practice to ensure it is purposeful, informed, and responsive.
At SCG we champion our staff, knowing that meaningful impact begins with those who lead, support, and shape learning every day.
Our culture is one of trust, growth, and professionalism and is felt across all areas of the School to ensure every staff member is supported to thrive in their role.
We are proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.
Our Great Place to Work certification is based entirely on what our staff say about their experience working at SCG, and reflects the culture our staff have shaped together.
It shows what we know to be true: that developing people who make a difference in the world begins with truly knowing, empowering, and supporting staff as educators, professionals, and leaders.
We are proud of the school we have built together and are delighted to welcome staff to join us on our journey.
Excellence, collaboration, and mastery define our teaching and professional staff.
We believe great work happens when staff are committed to consistent, high‑quality practice in their role. Teaching and professional growth at SCG is defined by:
- A structured and supportive induction, mentoring, and coaching
- Professional learning aligned to evidence-based practice and individual goals, with opportunities for mentoring and targeted development for emerging leaders
- Collaborative feedback cycles that encourage reflection, shared expertise, and continuous improvement
- Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement and innovation
Whatever the stage your career may be —whether experienced or early in your career—you will find opportunities to grow, make an impact, and thrive professionally.
We believe that great work happens when people feel safe, valued, and supported.
Through thoughtful approaches to workload, role clarity, and support structures, our staff feel confident, valued, and able to perform at their best.
Our commitment to staff wellbeing and sustainability includes:
- Championing staff voice through open channels for meaningful feedback on professional practice, whole-school improvement, and innovation
- Providing opportunities to connect as one team, both professionally and socially
- Embedding wellbeing practices into everyday school life
This approach and commitment fosters a professional environment where staff feel supported and fulfilled, not only in the moment but across their entire career at SCG.
If You’re Ready to Make an Impact, Join Us
Working at Southern Cross Grammar means joining a learning community that is committed to doing meaningful work, supporting each other, and continually striving for improvement.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference, value evidence-based practice, and want to be part of a professional, caring, and forward-thinking school that puts its people first, we invite you to explore a career with us.
Current Vacancies
We invite applications from graduate and experienced French teachers to join our dynamic Languages team. The successful applicant will teach students in Years 7–9 and have the capacity to teach VCE French. This ongoing, 0.5 FTE position will commence in Term 1, 2027.
Full-time employment may be available by negotiation for candidates proposing an additional teaching method.
Refer to the Position Description below for full details of the role. Applications to be submitted via Seek.
Applications close 11 September 2026.
We welcome applications from graduate and experienced teachers to join our Primary Years teaching team. The position is full time and fixed term until the end of the 2027 school year, with commencement in either Term 4, 2026 or Term 1, 2027.
Refer to the Position Description below for full details of the role. Applications to be submitted via Seek.
Applications close 11 September 2026.
We welcome applications from graduate and experienced drama teachers to join our Primary Years teaching team. This ongoing position will commence in Term 1, 2027 and is offered at 0.4 FTE.
Refer to the Position Description below for full details of the role. Applications to be submitted via Seek.
Applications close 11 September 2026.
We welcome applications from experienced and skilled saxophone instructors to join our thriving co-curricular music program from Term 4, 2026. This is an ongoing position, currently at 5 hours per week with the potential to increase the instrumental load over time.
Refer to the Position Description below for full details of the role. Applications to be submitted via Seek.
Applications close 11 September 2026.
We invite applications from experienced educators for the newly created position - Head of AI and Innovation. This Senior Leadership role provides an opportunity to lead the School’s Digital Technologies curriculum while shaping the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies across the School.
Refer to the Position Description below for full details of the role. Applications to be submitted via Seek.
Applications close 3 October 2026.
Expression of Interest
We're always looking for valued-aligned educators and professions to explore a future with us. If the role you are looking for is not advertised, we warmly invite you to express your interest in employment at Southern Cross Grammar by registering your details.
We accept expressions of interest from professional staff and teachers looking for full-time opportunities, part-time opportunities, or Casual Relief Teaching (CRT).
