Language Teacher - Auslan, Indonesian, Italian or Spanish

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Applications close Thursday 10 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Classroom Teacher

Occupation: Classroom teacher

Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong

Reference: 1540870

Selection Criteria

Position: Language Teacher - Auslan, Indonesian, Italian or Spanish

Time Fraction:0.6

To apply, please submit a cover letter and a response addressing the four Key Selection Criteria.

• Please keep your introductory cover letter brief and concise.
• Your total application (cover letter and selection criteria responses combined) should not, if possible, exceed 3 pages in length.

Key Selection Criteria

Criteria 1: Demonstrated capacity to design and deliver high-quality language learning programs using evidence-based pedagogical strategies that improve student learning outcomes across Years F¿6.

Criteria 2: Demonstrated high level of ability to monitor and assess student learning. Demonstrated high level of ability to use data to inform teaching practice and to provide feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

Criteria 3: Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated high level of ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to enhance intercultural understanding and support language learning.

Criteria 4: Demonstrated capacity to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes positive behaviour, cultural inclusion, and student well-being.

Role

The 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.

Classroom teacher Range 2

Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.

A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:

• Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
• Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
• Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
• Supervise and train one or more student teachers
• Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1

The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities. The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.

Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.

Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.

Responsibilities

The 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 Apply

The school is specifically looking for a language teacher who can teach one of the following languages: Auslan, Indonesian, Italian or Spanish.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

Applicants 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.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian 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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The 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. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

The school is looking for a passionate and highly organised Language Teacher of one of the following languages: Auslan, Indonesian, Italian or Spanish. The Language offered in 2027 will be determined by the successful candidate¿s area of expertise.

The Language Specialist Teacher will design and deliver a dynamic, communicative language program (F¿6) aligned with the Victorian Curriculum. Working within the FISO 2.0 framework, the teacher will build students' communicative competence and intercultural capability, while collaborating within a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to continuously improve teaching and learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning: Design and deliver engaging language units (utilizing communicative and inquiry-based approaches) that cater to differing learning needs.
• Assessment & Data: Implement formative and summative assessment strategies to monitor and report student growth against the Victorian Curriculum.
• Positive Climate for Learning: Create an inclusive, highly engaging classroom environment that fosters student voice and agency.
• Professional Collaboration: Active participation in collaborative school-wide professional learning to align language learning with the broader school program.
• Community Engagement: Promote cultural awareness and language learning across the broader school community (e.g., cultural events, assemblies, collaboration with staff and parent communications).

Conditions of Employment

• All 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.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class:

• The person must have provisional or full registration approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching; and
• if the person completed an Australian postgraduate level initial teaching program or course of study on or after 1 January 2024, they must demonstrate that they have satisfactorily completed a postgraduate level accredited initial teacher education program that has been accredited by an Australian State or Territory Teacher Regulatory Authority as satisfying the requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership 'Accreditation of initial teacher education programs in Australia: Standards and Procedures'; and
• a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program after 1 July 2016 must also demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements (this condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian ITE program completed by the person).

Details of qualification requirements as updated from time to time can be found at Recruitment in Schools.

Location Profile

Important: Please carefully read ¿Criteria¿ and ¿Other Information¿ for this application

Highton Primary School, located in Geelong, has been a cornerstone of the local community since 1880. We've established a strong reputation for providing a high-quality education that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth. The school has been an accredited International Baccalaureate World School since April 2009.

Our vision is, ¿As an International Baccalaureate World School, in a culture promoting respectful relationships, wellbeing and collaboration, we develop caring lifelong learners who strive for their personal best and are empowered to take action.¿ We deliver a challenging curriculum that addresses individual differences with the mission to develop internationally minded students.

The school is committed to developing a community of learners. Our staff are committed to a collaborative culture focused on building practice excellence. With a focus on student growth, the school provides ongoing support to all staff and strive to maintain outstanding professional learning communities.

The school is committed to the challenging and invigorating task of preparing young people for a rapidly changing world. It is the young people who are our focus ¿ aiming for responsible, successful, confident students who are internationally minded and positively impact the future.

The school has facilities to complement the educational programs offered, including 14 classrooms, library, canteen, and a well-maintained playground and oval.¿The school also accesses the adjoining hall for a variety of purposes.

Highton Primary School is more than just a place of learning; it's a community. We encourage parental involvement and foster a sense of belonging among our students, staff, and families. Our community is encouraged to participate by volunteering in a variety of ways including helping in the classroom, on excursions or serving on the Parent Club and on School Council. The community play a key role in curriculum, environment and resource implementation.

Currently, the school¿s teaching staff has a balance of both experienced and graduate teachers, who play a vital role in school-based and extra-curricular activities, community and social functions and help create a vibrant school at Highton.¿The staff actively demonstrate their dedication to our students with a strong commitment to their professional learning, to supporting one another and to having positive relationships with all stakeholders in our community.

Specialist Subjects (Art, Performing Arts, PE, STEMs and Language Education) are taught on three days a week which are predominantly on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

The school offers its students a quality education, providing curriculum based on the Victorian Essential Learnings framework.¿The school implements a full LOTE program. The school community also supports disability and impairment programs for several of its children.

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Applications close Thursday 10 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

28 August 2026

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Dr Robert Broekman

• 03 5243 1494