Languages Teacher - French

Brigidine College, St Ives; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigidine College, St Ives, on Sydney’s North Shore, invites applications for a French Language Teacher with a second language specialty. The role focuses on Stage 4–6 French, plus Italian to Stage 4–5, fostering inquiry, intercultural understanding and student growth.

The successful candidate will differentiate instruction for diverse learners and contribute to pastoral care. Applicants should hold NSW teaching credentials and have demonstrated experience teaching French to Stage 6, with strong

Qualifications

• Qualifications and accreditation to teach in New South Wales.
• Experience teaching French to Stage 6.
• Ability to teach a second language (Italian is desirable).
• Strong knowledge of the NSW curriculum and contemporary pedagogical practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach French across Stage 4 to Stage 6.
• Teach an additional language, ideally Italian, to Stage 4 and Stage 5 students.
• Foster curiosity, inquiry, and critical thinking through practical and theoretical learning.
• Cater for diverse learning needs through differentiated curriculum and instruction.
• Support the holistic development of students through involvement in pastoral care programs.

Job description

Located on Sydney’s North Shore, Brigidine College is a thriving Catholic Independent girls’ school where learning sparks curiosity, confidence, and achievement. You’ll be joining a community that values collaboration, creativity, and a strong culture of professional growth.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly capable French Language Teacher with a specialisation in one additional language to join our vibrant Languages Faculty. The successful applicant will be passionate about language acquisition, intercultural understanding, and inspiring young women to become confident global citizens.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Teach French across Stage 4 to Stage 6.

Teach an additional language, ideally Italian, to Stage 4 and Stage 5 students.

Foster curiosity, inquiry, and critical thinking through practical and theoretical learning.

Cater for diverse learning needs through differentiated curriculum and instruction.

Support the holistic development of students through involvement in pastoral care programs.

About You

You will demonstrate:

Qualifications and accreditation to teach in New South Wales.

Experience teaching French to Stage 6.

Ability to teach a second language (Italian is desirable).

Strong knowledge of the NSW curriculum and contemporary pedagogical practices.

For further information

Maria Jackson, Head of Languages | ********@brigidine.nsw.edu.au

Phone: [phone]***

The College reserves the right to interview and appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

The College regards its child safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost importance and is committed to providing the necessary resources to maintain a child safe culture and ensure compliance with all relevant child safe organisation and child protection laws and regulations. We have zero tolerance for abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.