<p>The Knox School is an independent, values-driven coeducational institution from Early Learning to Year 12 in Wantirna South, Victoria. It boasts a distinguished reputation for providing personalised learning for all students, who become the architects and advocates for their learning journey as they strive to achieve their personal best. Founded in 1982, The Knox School is a non-denominational establishment. Its values of Achievement, Care, Empathy, Resilience, Responsibility and Respect are at the core of all its endeavours. It celebrates each student’s uniqueness, and through a close-knit community, they can find their niche and become proud to belong. </p><p>Open, collaborative and inclusive, The Knox School invests in its people and offers them opportunities to engage in innovative learning practices. Staff culture creates the capacity for respectful relationships, innovation, and recognition of TKS as an Employer of Choice.</p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced French Teacher to join our Junior School. This is a newly created part-time 0.8FTE position commencing Term 1, 2025.  </p><p>This role will introduce, develop and deliver an engaging and innovative French curriculum across the Junior School, fostering an environment that imparts to students a love of learning of the French language, literature, and culture. The teacher is accountable for student support, recognition of individual student learning styles and assistance with modifications and adjustments to learning and assessment programs.</p><p><strong>About the role:</strong></p><ul><li>Plan and deliver highly engaging French lessons across the Junior School from Prep to Grade 6.</li><li>Instill a love of language and culture amongst our young learners.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with colleagues, students and parents.</li><li>Work with colleagues to embed effective teaching strategies into the classroom.</li><li>Demonstrate a variety of teaching strategies that address different aspects of the learning area and the range of learning styles of students in the classroom.</li></ul><p><strong> About you:</strong></p><p>You are passionate about education, learning, the growth and development of individual students and care about their wellbeing.  You aim to foster an environment that imparts to students a love of learning of the French language, literature, and culture. You must support the School&#39;s vision and ethos and demonstrate the School Values of Achievement, Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Care and Empathy.  You will be an excellent professional role model for our students, delivering the best possible education and support for each student in your care. </p><p><strong>Working at The Knox School offers:</strong></p><ul><li>Personalised Professional Learning Program for staff.</li><li>Competitive salary, dependent on skillset and experience.</li><li>Opportunities for mentoring and progression career development.</li><li>Supportive and stimulating work and learning environment set amongst beautiful grounds.</li><li>Onsite car parking. </li></ul><p><strong>The ideal candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>Has expert knowledge of teaching the French language and a demonstrated willingness to continue to develop knowledge and skills.</li><li>Has current knowledge of Victorian Curriculum imperatives as they impact on LOTE.</li><li>Holds a current VIT registration and Current Police Check.</li><li>Has knowledge and understanding of the School’s obligations in respect of Ministerial Order No. 1359, the Reportable Conduct Scheme, mandatory reporting, record keeping in relation to student safety and wellbeing, the failure to disclose and failure to protect offences (and any other information sharing and reporting obligations that may arise). Training will be provided.</li><li>Has working knowledge of and is able to adhere to the School’s policies and student safety practices, including those detailed in the Student Safety at The Knox School Handbook which can be accessed <a href="https://issuu.com/theknoxschool/docs/complete_nobleed_f68572b4bf97b3?fr&#61;xKAE9_zU1NQ" rel="nofollow"><u>here.</u></a></li><li>Satisfactorily completes a values-based interview which will assess suitability to work with children and young people, and ensure that children and young people’s rights are respected.</li><li>Displays a supportive and respectful attitude to students and their families and builds positive connections with all members of the school community.</li><li>Holds, or is prepared to obtain, a current Level 2 First Aid Qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training. Training is provided by the school annually.</li></ul><p><strong>Commitment to Student Safety:</strong></p><p>The Knox School is committed to providing a student safe and friendly environment, where children and young people are safe, feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.</p><p>We have a zero tolerance for child abuse or reportable conduct and are committed to acting in our student’s best interests and keeping them safe from harm.</p><p>The School regards its student protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintain a student safe culture.</p><p>For further information, please email hr&#64;knox.vic.edu.au. Conditions, including salary, will be discussed at interview with shortlisted candidates. <strong>Written applications close Friday 27 September </strong>and will be reviewed on receipt. </p><p> </p>