Japanese Language Teacher (Prep–6) – Full‑Time or Part‑Time

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eltham East Primary School in Melbourne is seeking one full-time Japanese teacher or two part-time teachers (0.4 FTE and 0.6 FTE) to join our language program for Prep–Year 6. The role focuses on delivering engaging Japanese language lessons and integrating literacy and numeracy across learning areas.

The successful applicant will plan and teach Japanese, assess student progress, and collaborate with staff, parents and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including literacy and numeracy.
• Experience planning high impact teaching strategies aligned with how students learn.
• Experience monitoring and assessing student learning with data-informed feedback.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with collaboration across school communities.
• Commitment to Department values and ongoing professional learning.
• Qualifications and capacity to plan and teach a Prep–Year 6 Japanese language program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and teach a Japanese language program for Prep–Year 6.
• Implement high quality teaching strategies and assess student progress.
• Use data to inform instruction and provide feedback to students and parents.
• Collaborate with students, parents, colleagues and the school community to support learning, wellbeing and engagement.
• Engage in professional learning and contribute to school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

High impact teaching

Data-driven instruction

Interpersonal communication

Professional learning

Japanese language teaching

Education

Prep-Year 6 Japanese language program

Job description

Eltham East Primary School in Melbourne is seeking one full-time Japanese teacher or two part-time teachers (0.4 FTE and 0.6 FTE) to join our language program for Prep–Year 6. The role focuses on delivering engaging Japanese language lessons and integrating literacy and numeracy across learning areas.

The successful applicant will plan and teach Japanese, assess student progress, and collaborate with staff, parents and the broader school community to support student learning, wellbeing and