Girton Grammar School is seeking engaging and passionate teachers of Japanese and French to join our Junior School team. This is a part-time and / or casual teaching position starting in January 2026.
The primary responsibility of this role is to teach Japanese and/or French to Junior School students, inspiring a love of language and culture from an early age. The successful applicant will create a dynamic and supportive classroom environment, fostering communication skills, cultural understanding, and enthusiasm for language learning.
At Girton Grammar, Language Teachers play a key role in delivering a rigorous, evidence-informed curriculum grounded in best practices for early language acquisition. This role requires a commitment to explicit, engaging instruction and a collaborative approach to curriculum development.
Why Join Us?
At Girton Grammar, you'll be part of a vibrant school community committed to educational excellence. We provide our teachers with opportunities for professional development, equipping them to become leaders in the education sector. Our strong culture of optimism and respect fosters both personal growth and academic achievement in staff and students alike.
Key Selection Criteria / Essential Qualifications and Skills
1. Appropriate qualification and current registration as a teacher,
2. Passion for teaching Japanese and/or French to young learners, with proven ability to design and deliver outstanding language programs.
3. Understanding of, and commitment to, best practices in early language education.
4. Demonstrated effective delivery of teaching and learning programs,
5. A commitment to professional development,
6. Excellent personal communication, administrative and organisational skills,
7. Commitment to student wellbeing and child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children, including children with diverse needs and backgrounds,
8. Strong skills in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT), especially as they relate to teaching and learning,
9. Commitment to co-curricular activities.
How to apply
To be eligible to apply you must hold existing work rights to work in Australia
If you are interested in applying for this position, please provide a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and submit via the Girton Grammar School Career page
Applications close on 12th November 2025.
Interviews will commence as applications are received Girton Grammar School reserves the right to commence the recruitment process and appoint the position before the applications close date.
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Girton Grammar School is committed to child safety. Candidates applying for teaching appointments must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. All other staff are required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Referee checks will be undertaken prior to employment. Girton Grammar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.