Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican co-educational day and boarding school in northern Tasmania. Our school is renowned for its excellence in education and its dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive community.
Empowering Young Minds through the Art of Language
Are you passionate about education and inspiring young minds for a lifelong love for languages? We are actively searching for experienced and innovative individuals to join our Junior Campus as a Mandarin Language Teacher, teaching Prep to Grade 6.
Launceston Church Grammar School is a vibrant learning community committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and excellence. This is a permanent part time opportunity, 0.6-0.8FTE, with ideally an immediate start of Term 1, 2024.
What You’ll Do:
Your role is crucial in fostering a love for languages and creating a positive learning environment for our students, through teaching Mandarin skills.
Your contribution is key to shaping an engaging language-learning experience that sparks curiosity and cultivates a deep appreciation for communication. The ability to teach effectively across different proficiency levels is highly valued.
Key Selection Criteria – Mandarin Language Teacher
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
- Specialisation and/or strong previous experience in Mandarin.
- Tasmanian Teachers Registration (TRB)
- Demonstrated experience teaching Mandarin in a Primary School or similar environment.
- Experience with the International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years Programme and Australian Curriculum would be advantageous but not essential.
- An understanding of Inquiry pedagogy.
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration – Department of Consumer, Building and Occupational Services.
Skills and Attributes:
- Passion for language education and a commitment to student success.
- Ability to work collaboratively, a strong team player
- Willingness to adapt to the dynamic nature of a classroom
- A “can do” attitude with a warm sense of humour.
- Strong communications skills
- Great interpersonal skills and ability to engage with students at all different abilities.
- Patience and resilience
Launceston Grammar is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Launceston Church Grammar School (Teachers) Enterprise Agreement.
Applicants are expected to support the ethos and values of an independent Anglican School.
Experience the charm of Launceston, one of the best places to live and work.
Please see the Position Description, Information for Applicants and Application Form for more information.
Applications close Monday, 29th January 2024, applications will be reviewed as they are received.