Language Coordinator

Benefits Attractive Salary Supportive Work environment Teaching in a caring and supportive Christian Community Professional development opportunities About Good News Lutheran College Good News Lutheran College is a Christ-centered school committed to delivering a high-quality International Baccalaureate (IB) education grounded in strong Christian values. With campuses in Tarneit and Mambourin the College fosters a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, spiritually and personally. The Mambourin Campus is our newest campus developed in response to growing demand for quality Christian education in Melbourne's west. About the role The Language Coordinator is responsible for leading and managing the native language programs at Good News Lutheran College Mambourin Campus, ensuring that students have meaningful opportunities to learn, maintain and celebrate their oral language and other languages. This role involves teaching and supports the College's commitment to fostering a multicultural and multilingual environment aligned with the International Baccalaureate philosophy. The coordinator will collaborate with teachers, students and families to develop and implement engaging language curricula, promote cultural awareness and enhance students' linguistic and cultural identity. Selection Criteria VIT Teachers registration to teach in Victoria Qualifications supporting and experience in teaching the relevant subjects Commitment to the Christian Ethos of the College Have excellent relationship and communication skills Experience and Knowledge Previous experience coordinating language programs or similar roles in educational settings preferably within an IB context. Experience teaching or supporting native language instruction Experience working with diverse student populations and multilingual communities Demonstrated success in developing and implementing language curriculum and culture activities Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate program and its language requirements is highly desirable. Responsibilities and Duties Lead the design and continuous improvement of native language programs that align with IB PYP, MYP and DP frameworks ensuring they reflect best practice and educational rigor. Collaborate with school leadership and curriculum coordinators to integrate language learning into the whole-school curriculum in alignment with the College's language policy and IB standards. Ensure native language programs are inclusive and responsive to students' academic, cultural and linguistic needs fostering a sense of identity and belonging. Develop systems to monitor student progress and engagement in language learning through regular assessments, feedback and check-ins. Advocate for the importance of native language learning as central to student well-being, cultural identity and academic success. Design and implement support strategies that cater to individual learning needs including the use of tools such as ILPs, visual schedules and behaviour management plans. Develop and curate culturally relevant and age-appropriate resources that support high-quality language instruction across all school levels. Maintain and regularly update a centralized bank of teaching resources, curriculum documents and planning tools in collaboration with native language educators. Lead and coordinate cultural and language-based initiatives such as language weeks, assemblies and events that celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity. Foster partnerships with families and the broader community to promote engagement in native language programs and encourage students to showcase their language skills in authentic ways. Special requirements All selected applicants will have to go through background checks including reference checks and relevant regulatory checks. The Recruitment Process All applications will go through a shortlisting stage after which all suitable applications will be progressed to the interview stage. Good News Lutheran College is a Child Safe Environment. The college actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students and staff. All College staff and volunteers are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment and are expected to comply with the Child Safe Standards, including the Child Protection and Safety Policy and the Child Safety Code of Conduct available on the College's website. #J-18808-Ljbffr