Language Teacher - Primary

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Role Description/Criteria

At Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School we enjoy a positive and welcoming culture where we celebrate strengths and promote a growth mindset. We are a community dedicated to creating a collaborative culture of learning where children learn to problem solve and think critically and creatively. Our teachers are passionate about children, learning and life and we know that good relationships are at the heart of good teaching. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in learning and teaching whilst nurturing the wellbeing of each student.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the part time (0.4 FTE) fixed term position of Language Teacher to commence on 27 January 2026, concluding on 26 January 2027. This is a position under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team based approach to learning and teaching.

Selection Criteria

We require a teacher with the ability to:

create a safe classroom environment that encourages the full flourishing of each child
embrace the Catholic ethos of our school
demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
know the Victorian Curriculum and have experience in teaching Languages or Auslan is preferred
celebrate all cultures and languages
deliver the appropriate curriculum to a range of educational abilities
partner with families to provide care and support for students
foster and value student voice to engage children in their learning
use digital technologies to enhance innovative and contemporary learning and teaching.
The successful applicant will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration.

How to apply

Please include a letter of application that addresses the above selection criteria (maximum of two pages), the Application for Employment Form which includes the names and mobile numbers of three referees. Please submit applications via the 'Apply for Job' button.

Applications close: Friday 19 September at 4:00pm

All students attending Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School have the right to feel safe and be safe. The highest possible standard of care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a fundamental responsibility of all within our school community.


Application Procedure

Applications are to include a letter of application that addresses the above selection criteria, Application for Employment Form which includes the names and mobile numbers of three referees.


Details:
Address: 9 Centre Dandenong Road
Cheltenham

Phone: 9584 9488

Website: https://www.olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au


Principal: Mr Richard Jacques

Enquiries: principal@olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 19/09/2025

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Part-time

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