LOTE Chinese Specialist — Thursday Teaching Role

Hoa Nghiem Buddhist Collge; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor for every new teacher

Staff Handbook detailing expectations

Laptop, phone and iPad for work

Professional learning in mindfulness &

Job summary

Hoa Nghiem Buddhist College is a co-educational, independent Buddhist primary school founded in 2016. The school operates with a calm, mindful ethos and small classes, inviting teachers who share a reflective, compassionate approach.

We seek a specialist teacher for 0.2 FTE (one day per week) in 2027 to lead LOTE Chinese, collaborate with a supportive staff, and foster student wellbeing within a respectful community near Chùa Hoa Nghiêm.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach in Victorian primary schools and hold current VIT registration.
• Interest in mindfulness, nature-based pedagogy and Buddhist perspectives.
• Ability to teach Prep to Year 6 with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Teach LOTE Chinese 0.2 day per week (Thursday) in 2027.
• Contribute to a small, close-knit school community with a restorative approach.
• Engage families and participate in professional learning and mentoring.

Skills

LOTE Chinese teaching

Collaborative spirit

Nature-based pedagogy curiosity

Child wellbeing commitment

Education

Teaching qualification for Victorian primary schools

VIT registration

Job description

Hoa Nghiem Buddhist College is a co-educational, independent Buddhist primary school founded in 2016. The school operates with a calm, mindful ethos and small classes, inviting teachers who share a reflective, compassionate approach.

We seek a specialist teacher for 0.2 FTE (one day per week) in 2027 to lead LOTE Chinese, collaborate with a supportive staff, and foster student wellbeing within a respectful community near Chùa Hoa Nghiêm.