Employment

Working at Lauriston

At Lauriston, we are committed to creating an environment where staff and students feel respected, supported, and inspired to contribute meaningfully to our School and the broader community.

Grounded in a long and distinguished history, Lauriston’s values of engagement in life, intellectual curiosity, courage, creativity, and relationships, guide how we work, lead, and connect in an ever-changing world. We honour our heritage while embracing innovation to prepare for the future.

Our breadth of learning experiences sets us apart. From the curiosity rich beginnings in our Blairholme Early Learning Centre to the transformative Year 9 Howqua program, and through to the VCE and International Baccalaureate pathways, we offer students and staff a dynamic, varied, and meaningful educational and career journey.

Lauriston staff are role models who shape students’ aspirations and achievements with integrity and engagement. We provide meaningful experiences, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative workplace that prioritises wellbeing.

Joining Lauriston means becoming part of a community where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your sense of belonging is strengthened.

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The Lauriston Advantage and Benefits

Professional Learning & Development

  • Coaching and mentoring opportunities for both leading and new career educators
  • Staff are encouraged to attend professional development conferences and participate in professional associations and networks
  • Financial support for permanent staff who choose to embark on formal postgraduate study
  • Opportunities to participate in international trips, sport, camps, working groups and committees
  • First Aid training and certification

Health and Wellbeing

  • Supportive leave arrangements to help you care for you and your family
  • Onsite cafĂ© offering a range of meals and healthy snacks
  • Large onsite staff centre equipped with coffee machine and kitchen facilities
  • Onsite gym and swimming pool access
  • Fitness programs
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is a professional wellbeing and counselling service that offers confidential, short-term support for issues that may be affecting you professionally or personally
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Flexible work arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis
  • No weekend sports commitment

Financial Health

  • Teaching staff receive 13 weeks annual leave
  • General staff receive five weeks annual leave
  • Personal leave entitlements are 15 days annually 
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Full time Early Childhood Educators receive a monthly RDO
  • Permanent staff receive a 25% discount (pro-rata based on working hours) from Tuition Fees for their dependent children between Kindergarten and Year 12
  • An overnight camp allowance is paid to staff, when applicable
  • Salary packaging provision and advice
  • Secure free onsite underground parking for 200 vehicles, EV charging stations and bicycle parking

Community

  • Regular morning teas and after work gatherings
  • Up to eight professional development days each year

Quality Teaching Rounds Model

Amongst the many professional learning programs that our teaching staff undertake is the whole school initiative known as Quality Teaching Rounds (QTR). This program is unique in that all Lauriston staff across Junior School, Senior School and Howqua are involved. Developed in 2003 by Associate Professor James Ludwig and Laureate Professor Jenny Gore from the University of Newcastle, its primary focus is to support teachers to understand high quality teaching practice that makes a positive difference to student learning. It has been the subject of multiple rigorous research studies over the past 20 years and has been shown to improve the outcomes for students by encouraging teachers to focus on 18 different elements. Many of our Lauriston teaching staff have completed multiple training workshops offered by the University of Newcastle to ensure that they understand the elements, and how to effectively embed them in their teaching practice.

As educators, we find that the model treats teaching holistically, reflecting the complexity of teaching while also respecting already established classroom practice. The QT model clearly articulates what we believe to be excellence in classroom teaching and provides us with a rigorous teaching framework.

“It does not matter where you are in your teaching journey, Quality Teaching Rounds are a powerful opportunity to further develop your teaching practice, whilst positively connecting and learning with your colleagues.” 
Kate Hehir, Assistant Principal - Junior School

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Recruitment Process

Apply Online

  • After you start your application for a position at Lauriston Girls' School you will be emailed a username and password.
  • This will enable you to update your contact details or resume if required.

Note: login will only activate once you have an application in our system.

  • Applications should contain a current resume and cover letter outlining in detail your experience and ability to meet the position requirements.
  • Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

 

Selection Requirements

  • All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
  • Applicants for Teaching positions must hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
  • All applicants for non-Teaching positions are required to either possess a current Employment Working with Children Check and a National Police Check (or be willing to apply for one should you be successful).

Referees

  • We request you provide details of two referees, one of whom is your most recent/current direct line manager.
  • Referees will not be contacted until your application progresses to preferred candidate stage and we will obtain your permission prior to contacting your referees. 

Explore Working with Us

If you are interested in joining our vibrant community, you can view our current opportunities via the link below.

Applications should contain a current resume and cover letter outlining in detail your experience and ability to meet the position requirements. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

Lauriston Girls’ School is committed to Child Safety. As such, 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, which can be found on our Policies and Guidelines page.

For enquires regarding recruitment at Lauriston,  please email employment@lauriston.vic.edu.au. 

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