Japanese Teacher Primary/Secondary

Job DescriptionLocation: North East Region | AlpineJob type: Part time / From 21/07/2025 - 03/10/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: TeacherReference: 1458302Location ProfileBright P12 CollegeIncluding - Dinner Plain Campus (winter months only)Purpose Statement:We exist to provide a stimulating learning environment that enables every student to build core skills and pursue opportunities for achievement and excellence in order to best prepare them for their individual life journeys.
The College, situated within a unique natural environment and bolstered by an inclusive, supportive community, continuously strives to nurture the health and wellbeing of each student and staff member while fostering creativity, inspiring growth and building capacity and character.College Values:Bright P-12 College is committed to providing a culture of inspiration, wellbeing and achievement amongst students and staff in their academic, creative, social, citizenship and sporting pursuits.The College has adopted the School Wide Positive Behaviour model, and utilises a clearly defined Decision Matrix for Behaviour Management.Location:The College is set in 10 hectares of landscaped grounds in the tourist township of Bright, which is situated in the picturesque Ovens Valley, 310km north east of Melbourne.
The nearest major city, Wangaratta is 80km to the west and Albury/Wodonga 110km north-west.
Magnificent Alpine country and river valleys offer a wide variety of year-round activities including skiing, bush walking, bike riding and a wide range of sports.The College's population comprises approximately 240 primary and 270 secondary students enrolled from the Bright township and the neighboring towns of Porepunkah, Harrietville and Wandiligong.
The College and Primary schools in these towns form the Alpine Cluster, and work cooperatively on transition, sports programs and a range of common interests.
The College also operates a campus at Dinner Plain during the winter ski season that caters for students living on the mountain during this time.The College coordinates four buses, which transport students from the Buckland Valley, Ovens, Harrietville, Wandiligong and Porepunkah.
Approximately 200 students (P-12) are transported on these school buses.Demographics:The College began as a primary school on its present site in 1865.
The original handmade brick building constructed in 1876 is still utilised.
The evolution to a P-12 College in the 1990s followed a long period as a primary school and Higher Elementary school.The major industry in Bright is tourism, replacing tobacco and timber that were the major agricultural industries.
Fruit, nuts and wine grapes are now established primary industries.
Due to the changes in technology and work, has enabled many families to make a tree-change to Bright and often relocating their workspace to the area.The college caters for students funded through the Students with Disabilities Program.
These students range from Level 1 to Level 4.Other Significant Factors:There is a strong commitment to providing a wide range of programs, including:An Arts & Technology program incorporating music, visual arts, visual communication, wood/metal technology, food and fabric and instrumental & classroom musicOutdoor Education programs from Year 9 to Year 12.Opportunities to represent the school in various competitive sporting events.VCE programs are currently enhanced with VET Engineering, Hospitality, Beauty, Building & Construction, Music, Health Services and Sport & Recreation.Careers advice and support from Year 9.Skiing and snowboarding, including a Race Team which competes at State and National levelsStrong parent and community support is evident in classrooms, through involvement in fundraising activities and membership of College Council and its sub-committees.
This support is evidenced in the primary area for the delivery of Literacy programs.
The College has developed strong relationships with many community groups within the local area.The College runs an extensive Languages program from Prep to Year 12:Japanese immersion program in lower Primary year levels, with Japanese being studied right through Primary schoolJapanese, German and Indigenous Studies in the Secondary area.Exchange programs to Japan and Germany by students, teachers and parents.3 month German scholarship ProgramThe engagement of language assistants to support delivery of programs.An Outside School and Vacation Care Program provides a valuable service to families and is managed by TheirCare.Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills.
Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning.
Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values.
Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.RoleThe classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2.
The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases.
All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.ResponsibilitiesThe role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.Who May ApplyTeachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction.
Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.DE ValuesThe department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.Other InformationAll staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Please ensure that your application includes:A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply sectionNames and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name.
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