High School Japanese Teacher

High School Japanese Teacher

International Grammar School (see more jobs from this school)

ULTIMO, NSW

Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Japanese

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 1 December 2025

We are now seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Japanese Teacher for our High School Languages Department, commencing Term 1 2026, working 4 days per week

Part-Time, Permanent Position commencing Term 1 2026

Situated within moments of the CBD, International Grammar School (IGS) is Sydney's unique independent, coeducational, secular school offering quality teaching from Early Learning to Year 12.

Unity Through Diversity is our vision for an equitable, inclusive and regenerative world.

We are now seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Japanese Teacher for our High School Languages Department, commencing Term 1 2026, working 4 days per week.

Outstanding candidates will be collaborative, proactive, and fluent in Japanese, with a strong understanding of Japanese culture. They will demonstrate an excellent understanding of the NESA K–10 Modern Languages syllabus and bring well-developed skills in using ICT to design authentic, meaningful learning experiences. Experience teaching Stage 6 Japanese Beginners and Continuers will be highly advantageous.

Our Japanese language teacher will have a strong academic background, be an exemplary role model of professionalism and collegiality, and will perform their role with integrity, enthusiasm and energy. The successful applicant will become part of a supportive and inclusive team that values staff well-being and offers opportunities for professional development and training.

We are a child safe organisation and are committed to meeting Child Safe Standards and maintaining a child-safe environment.

Application Details:

To apply for this position, please visit our website, https://www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au/

Here you will be able to review the Position Description and our Privacy Policy and learn more about International Grammar School. A capacity to embrace the School’s culture, values and Code of Conduct is essential to this position.

To apply please:

• address your correspondence to the Principal, Ms Shauna Colnan.

Please provide:

• a succinct Cover Letter, 1 - 2 pages, addressing the position requirements
• your current CV with details of your experience and qualifications
• the contact details for two Referees, including your current or most recent employer

Pre-Employment Checks:

You will need to provide:

• your NSW Working with Children Clearance number and your date of birth.
• copies of related qualifications, training and transcripts, which may need to be certified and/or translated.
• proof of identity will be required
• as applicable, details of your visa or work permit for verification. The successful candidate must have and maintain current working rights in Australia.

Closing Date: 4pm, Monday 1 December 2025

• Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.  Please note the position may be filled prior to the closing date.
• applications received after the closing date and time, may not be accepted.
• IGS reserves the right to appoint, appoint by invitation, or not to appoint.

Attachments:

• Position Description - High School Teacher.pdf
• Position Description Languages Teachers.pdf

International Grammar School (see more jobs from this school)

ULTIMO, NSW

http://www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au
Principal:
Shauna Colnan

Affiliation: None
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1300 Students
130 Teaching
Staff
37
Non-Teaching Staff

International Grammar School (IGS) is a vibrant, secular, coeducational school situated across five sites in Ultimo and Glebe. There are 1300 students from Preschool to Year 12 being educated in a unique bilingual environment.