French Teacher

St Leonard's College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Leonard’s College invites applications for a passionate French Teacher to join our community on an ongoing basis from Term 1, 2027. The role supports teaching across Years 5–12, with a 2027 load of Years 5–9, in a collaborative, progressive environment with access to modern facilities.

Candidates with tertiary Education qualifications, current VIT registration, and knowledge of the Australian Curriculum (French) are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Education.
• Current VIT Registration.
• Knowledge of the Australian Curriculum (French) and experience teaching across Years 5–12.
• Experience teaching VCE and/or IB French preferred.
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and ICT integration in learning.
• Well-developed classroom management to boost engagement and outcomes.
• Active contribution to a collegial work environment.
• Uphold the ethos and values of the College.

Responsibilities

• Teach French across Years 5–12 in a collaborative, progressive setting.
• In 2027, teach Years 5–9.
• Work with colleagues to support high-quality teaching and student growth.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and use modern teaching spaces and resources.

Skills

French teaching

ICT in classroom

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

Education degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated French Teacher to join our College community on an ongoing basis from Term 1, 2027.

Candidates seeking either full time or part time (FTE of approximately 0.84) employment are encouraged to apply.

Reporting to the Head of Learning - Languages, this role will be responsible for teaching French across Years 5 to 12, in a collaborative and progressive environment. In 2027, the teaching load will involve teaching classes from Years 5 to 9.

You will work alongside committed educators who value high-quality teaching practice and continuous professional growth and enjoy access to modern teaching spaces and resources.

To be successful in this opportunity you will require:

• Tertiary qualifications in Education
• Current VIT Registration
• A current knowledge of the Australian Curriculum (French) and experience teaching French across Years 5 to 12
• Previous experience teaching VCE and/or IB French (preferred but not essential)
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and innovative use of ICT in the classroom to enrich learning
• Well-developed classroom management strategies which enhance student engagement and outcomes
• Be an active contributor to a collegial work environment
• Willingness to uphold the ethos and values of the College

Want to find out more?

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the People and Culture Team via***************@stleonards.vic.edu.auor phone [phone] for a confidential discussion.

Applications will close Friday 30 October 2026 at 5pm, however early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date.

St Leonard’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the protection of all children from all forms of child abuse. In this context, the College implements a comprehensive Child Protection Program across the entire College community. In line with the requirements under Ministerial Order 1359, mandatory training relating to Child Safety must be completed upon commencement with the College. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety and Wellbeing Code of Conduct, Child Safety and Wellbeing Complaints and Concerns Procedure, Child Safety and Wellbeing Response and Reporting Procedure and associated policies available on the Collegewebsite.