Languages Teacher (Chinese), St Joseph's Primary School Bardon

The successful applicant will:

• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;

• hold current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers; and

• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

We are seeking a qualified Languages teacher who has experience in teaching the Chinese language and culture to primary students from Prep to Year 6. At St Joseph’s we are looking to implement a CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) approach to our Languages learning where our students in Year 5 and 6 engage in learning experiences in another learning area, such as Humanities and Social Sciences and the delivery is through Chinese. In Prep to Year 4 we would like our students to engage in a Chinese language program rich in cultural experiences, stories, play, cooking, movement and music. To be successful in this role you will be able to meet the following criteria: appropriate qualifications and experience, effective communication skills, an ability to work in partnership with colleagues, students and parents/carers, an ability to attend to detail in innovative and creative practices, and a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum. Applicants are required to address these points in the "letter of application" section of the on-line application form.

St Joseph's School is a Catholic co-educational primary school, with an enrolment of 377 students. Founded in 1938 by the Franciscan Sisters, our school permeates the values of ‘Humility, Care, Respect’ as our motto is lived authentically. As part of the Jubilee Parish we are located only 8 kms from the CBD in the leafy suburb of Bardon. Our mission as a Christ centred learning community is to strive for equity and excellence in education. As a professional learning community we recognise learning is our work as we develop a love of learning and hearts of hope for all our learners. We are committed to a growth mindset, personalising learning which differentiates the mandated curriculum in an inclusive classroom environment with high expectations, excellence in learning and teaching delivered through quality resources.

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This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.

Contact Person: Fran Burke
Contact Telephone Number: 3369 3020
Contact Email: pbardon@bne.catholic.edu.au

Estimated Start Date

Commencing January 2019

Employment Tenure

Part Time + Fixed Term

Tenure Duration (if "Fixed Term")

2019 school year

Learning / Teaching /Specialist Areas if this advertisement is for Multiple Vacancies

If Part Time, hours and/or days required

12.5 hours over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Employment Conditions

Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement 2012-2015 

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