Secondary Teacher- French

Trinity Grammar School; Summer Hill; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Grammar School in Sydney’s Inner West seeks a dedicated languages specialist to teach French across NSW Curriculum Stages 4 and 5, including the IB Diploma Programme.

We welcome both experienced teachers and early career entrants and offer professional development, a supportive culture, and remuneration under the 2025 Enterprise Agreement.

Qualifications

• Formal teaching qualifications in Language education (specifically French).
• Current registration with NESA.
• A valid Working with Children Check number.
• A valid First Aid and CPR certification (prior to commencement).

Responsibilities

• Teach French across NSW Curriculum Stages 4 and 5 and IBDP French.
• Contribute to student growth in line with school priorities and assessment practices.
• Collaborate with Language faculty to develop engaging, rigorous learning experiences.

Skills

French language teaching

Education

Formal teaching qualifications in Language education (French)

Job description

Trinity Grammar School’s commitment to academic excellence, pastoral care, and participation in a breadth of sporting and co-curricular activities, including the creative and performing arts, develops the talents of individual boys in mind, body and spirit. The School offers a wide-ranging curriculum that is delivered by motivated, caring staff accessing exceptional facilities and resources.

We have a full-time temporary role for a suitably qualified languages specialist. We encourage both experienced teachers as well as early career teachers to apply.

If you are looking for an environment where speaking French in your classroom is perfectly acceptable, you love to converse with your Language faculty colleagues about the challenges of teaching languages, and you are committed to a programme of excellence then this may be the role for you. Your enthusiasm, collegial approach, and competency (with appropriate qualifications) in teaching French will be rewarded in the classroom and evidenced through the outstanding results of your students.

We focus on growth. Our Teaching and Learning priorities for both students and staff is about authentic student-centred learning. In return for your hard work and involvement in supporting students’ growth in mind, body and spirit we offer generous pay and conditions, support for your professional development and plenty of opportunities to be part of our community.

A high portion of our Stage 6 students undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) which has a mandatory language component. The position involves teaching the NSW Curriculum for Stages 4 and 5 as well IBDP French. While experience in HSC marking or delivery of the International Baccalaureate is advantageous, the School has a strong focus on professional learning and will provide the required development for an outstanding practitioner.

Trinity is committed to being an employer of choice for outstanding educators. We are proud to be recognised as both an accredited Family Friendly Workplace and a Workplace of Choice, reflecting our investment in staff wellbeing, flexibility, professional growth and workplace culture.

In 2027, the School will enter an exciting new chapter with the opening of a state-of-the-art multi-level teaching and learning precinct, creating inspiring contemporary spaces designed to support collaboration, innovation and exceptional educational outcomes for students and staff alike.

Trinity is committed to the support and professional development of all teachers, by offering:

• Support for NESA accreditation hours provided through in-house professional learning
• Opportunities to be part of a Professional Learning Team
• Access to state-of-the-art resources and facilities
• Opportunity to be involved in Sport and Co-curricular activities outside of the classroom
• Opportunity to teach both the NSW School Certificate and the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We are looking for…

• Enthusiastic life‑long learners who can contribute to a culture of continuous learning in professional practice
• Innovative practitioners with a learner-centred focus
• A willingness to be involved in the broad life of the School
• A connection with the Christian Mission of the School

Successful candidates will have….

• Formal teaching qualifications in Language education, specifically French
• Current registration with NESA
• A valid Working with Children Check number
• A valid First Aid and CPR certification (prior to commencement)

Experienced teachers, recent graduates and conditionally accredited teachers are all encouraged to apply.

Remuneration is paid in accordance with the relevant NESA Accreditation level under the Trinity Grammar School Enterprise Agreement 2025, with salaries currently ranging from $99,806 to $146,500 (pro rata for the period of appointment).

Applications close 4pm Thursday 1 October 2025. Interviews will be conducted after 12 October 2026 (due to the term break).

Trinity Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Applicants should possess a personal identification with the Christian aims of the School. It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for this position.