French Teacher - Junior School

Methodist Ladies' College Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Ladies' College Melbourne in Melbourne invites a Part-Time French Teacher to join our dedicated learning community. You will develop and deliver a sequential French program for Years 5 and 6, foster engaging lessons, and contribute to school events and communication with families.

You bring high-level French proficiency, strong planning and assessment skills, and a commitment to student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• High level of proficiency in spoken and written French.

Responsibilities

• Create respectful, trusting and caring relationships with students and families, and the MLC community.

Skills

French proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Student wellbeing

Planning & organisation

Technology in learning

Confidentiality

Subject expertise

Teaching registration

Right to work in AU

Policy compliance

Child Safe Standards understanding

Education

Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration

Tools

French software for teaching and learning purposes

Job description

MLC is committed to offering students inspiring teachers, evidence-based teaching practices, and effective progress monitoring and support. MLC teachers take a proactive approach to student learning that is dynamic and adaptive, and the classes are regularly revitalised by new teaching practices and methodologies that keep our students engaged. MLC Teachers demonstrate their breadth and influence in four settings: their own professional learning, their work with the students they teach, their work with colleagues and their work with the wider school community. These settings relate to their impact on student learning.
The responsibilities of an MLC French teacher include, but are not limited to:

• Create respectful, trusting and caring relationships with students and families, and the MLC community.
• Continuously expand their understanding of curriculum content and how students learn using research and workplace knowledge.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the classroom French program, and provide a sequential French program across Years 5 and 6.
• Assist with preparation of information sessions regarding the French program or coming events for prospective parents, staff, students and the wider school community.
• Identify, develop and implement effective learning and teaching strategies/interventions to:
  • extend and support all students
  • address under-achievement across the full range of abilities
  • accommodate diverse linguistic, cultural, religious or socio-economic backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI)
  • support the participation and learning of students with all abilities
  • address the learning strengths of all students
• Demonstrate effective evaluation, assessment & reporting strategies including:
  • using a range of assessment tools/practices and data to track student learning
  • providing regular feedback to students to progress their own learning
  • reporting on student progress to parents and caregivers
  • co-constructing learning goals with students
  • evaluating and moderating with colleagues the effectiveness of teaching programs
• Establish and maintain connections with parents and caregivers and effectively communicate regarding their child’s learning.
• Be responsible for understanding and applying the MLC Child Safe Program, including identifying and reporting risks, identifying child abuse indicators, and internal and external reporting obligations.
• Plan for and run a weekly lunchtime French Club for Year 5 and Year 6 students

Closing date: 16 November 2026

The Role:

Ongoing | Part-Time 0.59 FTE

About MLC

MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.
Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best.
MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever-changing, globalised world.

About You

• High level of proficiency in spoken and written French.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to student learning and wellbeing
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Proven competence with use of technology in a learning environment
• Professionally and appropriate maintenance of confidentiality
• Appropriate qualification and demonstrated expertise in relevant subject areas
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching registration
• Right to work in Australia
• Adherence to all College policies and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
• An understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with teaching Primary or Middle School French
• Experience with French software for teaching and learning purposes
• Ability to motivate and enthuse students and staff.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please copy and paste the following URL into your browser to access the French Teacher Position Description: https://admin.mlc.vic.edu.au/media/3eyaiycf/pd-js-french-teacher-oct-2026.pdf

For other enquiries, please contact ***********@mlc.vic.edu.au.

MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.

Please be aware that while we make every effort to adhere to the stated closing dates, we may need to close the application process earlier if a significant number of qualified candidates are identified before the official deadline.