Japanese Teacher - St Clare's College - Griffith ACT

Location: Griffith ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours per fortnight: Full-Time 
Salary Range: $76,754 - $126,236 + superannuation (based on skills and experience)
Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Wednesday 5 May 2024

St Clare’s College is an inclusive and caring community where learning is valued and students are given every opportunity to grow in all dimensions of their life. We provide a safe and empowering environment for students to reach their full potential. We are a learning community whose teachers strive for the “spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, and aesthetic development of all students”.

About the Role

A Japanese Teacher, Years 7-12, is a member of their subject faculty responsible to the Leader of Learning in accordance with College policies. They work collaboratively with their Faculty members to develop and implement high-quality and engaging teaching programs that account for the needs of the students in their classes. They ensure that their focus on student learning is continuous, compliant with current curriculum requirements and relative to the needs of students.

A Japanese Teacher holds responsibility for a Pastoral Care Leader role which includes teaching a targeted program that supports the personal, social and spiritual development of a Pastoral Care Class under the guidance of a Pastoral Care Coordinator.

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture 

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst 

• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice 

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 

• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 

• Support for professional development and study opportunities 

• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Key Responsibilities 

• Effectively communicate with colleagues and coordinators about College teaching and learning directions and positively promote their implementation
  
  
• Be an active presence in the College, supporting College policies and ensuring appropriate duty of care for all students.
  
  
• Lead by example, setting and modelling excellent standards of teaching and working with all relevant staff to provide an optimal learning environment for all students in their classes
  
  
• Provide prompt and timely follow-up with parents, students and other staff on issues that emerge for students in their classes
  
  
• Engage in regular professional learning conversations with their Curriculum Coordinator to ensure they are engaging in relevant and targeted professional learning opportunities

Essential Criteria:

• Successful experience using a range of contemporary approaches to student learning and effective pedagogical practices.
  
  
• Capacity to work collegially with a range of people and to evaluate professional practices for improvement.
  
  
• A clear understanding of and commitment to pastorally supporting young people.
  
  
• Highly developed organisational and communication skills.
  
  
• Appropriate qualifications and a commitment to engage in relevant ongoing Professional Learning.

Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding the criteria and skill set required.

Application Process

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the Position Description

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 CE policy.

For further information about the School, please visit our website.

Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Juliette Major on 02 6234 5455 or via email juliette.major@stcc.act.edu.au 

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au