I joined Geelong Grammar’s Toorak Campus this year, and it’s been a great experience. Coming from larger schools, I appreciate the close-knit, vibrant community here.
It’s easy to connect with students, families, and staff. The school fosters a supportive environment for professional growth, offering plenty of targeted learning opportunities.
The speed at which I’ve been embraced by this community is a highlight, and I’m excited about the innovation and excellence that drives the culture here.
I’ve been part of Geelong Grammar School’s Toorak Campus for eight years now, after moving from New Zealand. I started with a maternity leave position and never left!
I love the creativity and openness of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and how it allows me to explore new ideas with my students. The community here is incredibly warm and supportive.
I’ve been fortunate to receive PYP training and participate in enriching language courses, camps, and trips, which are some of the highlights of my time here.
Joining Geelong Grammar as Head of Music at Toorak Campus has been an inspiring and rewarding journey. The students’ excitement for music, whether in classroom lessons, choirs, or CIP, is infectious and makes every day a joy.
The supportive, well-resourced music school has a warm, collaborative atmosphere, with even classroom teachers jumping in to join rehearsals—a testament to the school’s vibrant culture.
Building strong, fun-filled connections with students and working alongside such enthusiastic and supportive colleagues makes being part of this unique community incredibly fulfilling.
I’ve been part of the Geelong Grammar family for about two and a half years now, and it’s been a truly rewarding journey. My role is wonderfully diverse—some days I’m at my desk, while others have me out on the land, working hands-on with fencing or with livestock.
The school blends tradition with endless opportunities, creating a supportive and cohesive culture where everyone pitches in and takes pride in their work. The variety in my days and the encouragement to grow keep me energised and engaged.
As a former Geelong Grammar student, returning to the school as a staff member has been a deeply inspiring experience. It’s fascinating to see the school from this new perspective, where I can reconnect with the community that once shaped me.
I’ve found everyone to not just be cooperative but genuinely supportive and that collective spirit of teamwork makes every challenge feel manageable and every success shared.
I joined Geelong Grammar School in 2017 as a graduate and am now a teacher of Economics, Head of Garnett House, and Snowsports Coordinator. I love the ever-changing nature of each day here at GGS and the abundant opportunities on offer both professionally and personally. I appreciate the variety and challenges that each day brings, as well as the chance to try new things. The inclusive and positive community here is incredibly supportive, with everyone striving towards a common goal.
Living on campus and working in boarding has allowed me to connect deeply with students and their families which is one of the favourite aspects of my job.
Being part of such a close-knit environment has been incredibly rewarding, especially in pastoral care, where I guide young people to make good choices and reach their full potential.
I started at Geelong Grammar School in 2021, initially as an English Literature teacher, and my role has since expanded to include teaching Drama and being the Assistant Head of Clyde House.
GGS offers a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, allowing for personal and professional growth. The chance to engage deeply with students, whether in the classroom or through extracurriculars like the Senior School Musical, is truly unique and rewarding.
The school’s warm and diverse community fosters a sense of belonging; being a part of that community is special and fulfilling.
I joined Geelong Grammar School in 2018 as a classroom teacher at Bostock House and now serve as the PYP Coordinator and Head of Learning and Teaching for Geelong Primary. It’s been an exciting journey, with ample opportunities to grow alongside the school’s evolving frameworks.
One of the highlights has been guiding Bostock House through its authorisation as a PYP school. Our small, close-knit community feels homely, and we’re on the brink of an exciting transition with plans for a new campus, which will blend our intimate vibe with a more open, natural environment.
As the Sustainability Manager at Geelong Grammar School, I’ve had the privilege of shaping our sustainability initiatives since joining over two years ago. My role encompasses managing energy, water, biodiversity, and waste projects, with a key highlight being the implementation of a solar rooftop array at Toorak campus, now powering 25% of its electricity needs.
The school’s community is incredibly supportive and open to new ideas, making it a pleasure to work with both staff and students who are enthusiastic about environmental sustainability. It’s been exciting to help develop a cohesive sustainability program from the ground up, fostering a collaborative and innovative atmosphere.
Timbertop is a unique place. We don’t necessary go about things in the easiest manner possible.
Rather we go about things in a way that is deliberately challenging. There is minimal effort or hardship involved in flicking the ‘ON’ switch on a gas hot water system. Imagine though, the appreciation one has for a hot shower when you yourself have collected and chopped the wood for the boiler. Imagine the sense of self-efficacy that is developed when you are the one who lit the fire and fanned the flames in order for the boiler to heat the water.
Timbertop students experience a multitude of such achievements throughout their Timbertop journey. The result is a sense of competence and confidence in their ability to problem solve and meet the challenges that the world presents. I love being part of this journey of growth, alongside an incredible and inspiring group of colleagues. I feel very fortunate to live and work in the Timbertop community and that the beautiful Victorian High Country is the setting for our adventures.
Working at Bostock House, as the Prep teacher this year, has been a wonderful experience for me. The Bostock community have been so welcoming and have embraced me with open arms.
Small class sizes have enabled me to provide individualised care and attention for each child. It has given me the opportunity to form strong bonds with the students and really get to know their strengths and needs. It has also been lovely to bear witness to how the students interact and form close relationships with other students throughout the school. During break times, outside in the yard, you will see multi-age groups of children playing with one another. Bostock House is unique in this way; it is like a little village where everyone takes care of one another.
I feel very privileged to be a part of this wonderful learning community.
Teaching at Corio is so much more than a classroom job.
I love coaching my beloved 3rds Cricket team, being on duty in the boarding house, and walking around campus with my family. There is such a nice community feel here. Being so closely involved in the students’ extra-curricular activities makes for a special two-way connection that allows me to have a meaningful impact on many students’ lives both in and out of the classroom. At the end of each year, I always see the Year 12 students leave, and feel confident that this school has sent them out into the world with knowledge, skills, and resilience that stands them in good stead for their future.
I joined Timbertop fairly recently and work in Grounds and Maintenance. Everyone just chips in here, and there is a lot of variety in what I do. We might be completing maintenance on a Unit or doing a Hike drive. We get to know the students and they get to know us too.
That is what I love most about my job, that I am doing something different every day and we’re a part of the school community.
There are many things I love about living and working at Timbertop!
The most rewarding part is the opportunity to develop long-lasting meaningful relationships with students and colleagues. As someone who loves the outdoors, it is such a pleasure to explore our local mountains with the students, introduce them to this unique Alpine environment and share in adventures together. In my role as a Head of Unit, I am able to nurture and support individual’s growth and development over their year at Timbertop and foster a caring collective of students. Being a part of this positive, high performing, collaborative (and slightly wacky!) community, brings me a lot of joy and satisfaction.
Bostock House is a welcoming unique learning environment arranged amongst oak trees in the heart of the leafy suburb of Newtown. I teach in the Early Learning Centre (ELC) educating and caring for three-, four- and five-year-old children.
I view every child’s learning as a process of a construction of knowledge, competency, and autonomy in a learning environment that reflects the child’s interest. What drew me to Geelong Grammar School is their philosophy, beliefs and commitment to the development of the ‘whole child’ through exceptional education. This is reflective of my own philosophy, I believe every child is unique, capable and an active contributor to their own learning in an environment that is supportive and has a genuine sense of belonging.
I feel privileged and honoured to be able to support the ELC children in their creative process as they work towards reaching their full potential.
I feel very privileged to have been a part of the Geelong Grammar School community for the last 4 years across both the Corio and Timbertop campuses.
I appreciate the strong relationships that form between staff and students living and working together in a boarding environment. It’s a unique place to teach and the work feels very purposeful and meaningful. Every day at Timbertop is a new adventure and I’m astounded by how far I’ve been able to push my body to overcome challenges and see some incredible places. The nature around Timbertop is beautiful and I feel very lucky to be able to call this place my workplace and home.