Overview

St Leonard’s College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12.

St Leonard’s is committed to providing a challenging, enriching, and collaborative learning community, which empowers each individual to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens to enable education for life.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Spanish Teacher to join our School community on a part time, fixed term basis for the 2025 school year.

• Part time, fixed term opportunity
• Commencing Term 1, 2025
• State of the art facilities and teaching spaces

Reporting to the Head of Learning – Languages, this role will be responsible for teaching Spanish subjects across Years 8 and 9, in a collaborative and progressive environment.

Early career teachers will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

To be successful in this opportunity you will require: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Education.
• Current VIT Registration.
• A current knowledge of Australian Curriculum (Languages).
• Previous experience teaching Language subjects (preferred).
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and innovative use of ICT in the classroom to enrich learning.
• Well-developed classroom management strategies which enhance student engagement and outcomes.
• Be an active contributor to a collegial work environment.
• Willingness to uphold the ethos and values of the College.

Applications will close 23 January 2025, however early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date.

Applications

Applicants should submit, via the online application form (below), their current curriculum vitae, together with any further information in support of their application.

Please note:

1. Applicants are required to supply the name, address and telephone number of three referees, two of whom must be able to comment on the applicant’s professional work (or training), during the past five years.
2. An employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration is required to be undertaken by any persons working in the field of education who may come into contact with children without direct supervision. The WWCC is valid for a five (5) year period and the VIT for one year.
3. The successful applicant will be required to produce original copies (from which a photocopy will be made) of transcripts of qualifications claimed.
4. To be eligible to apply you must have the legal right to live and work in Australia and meet any entry requirements if you are outside the country.  For advice on obtaining an Australian work or residence visa and our entry requirements visit the Department of Home Affairs at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/
5. Remuneration for any position at St Leonard’s College is in accordance with the St Leonard’s College Agreement 2023.
6. At St Leonard’s College, we value diversity, embracing and celebrating each individual’s contributions, lived experiences, and expertise. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive and respectful workplace culture, ensuring everyone receives the support they need to thrive and succeed.

St Leonard’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the protection of all children from all forms of child abuse. In this context, the College implements a comprehensive Child Protection Program across the entire College community. In line with the requirements under Ministerial Order 1359, mandatory training relating to Child Safety must be completed upon commencement with the College. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant child protection screenings, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the College’s Child Safe Policy, Child Safe Code of Conduct, and associated policies available on the College website.