<p>St Columba’s College Ltd is a Catholic secondary girls’ school located in Essendon under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and conducted in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity.</p> <p>At St Columba’s College, we value language learning as a gateway to global understanding, cultural awareness, and communication. Our Languages program supports students in developing confidence, curiosity, and connection in a global context.</p> <p>We are seeking an enthusiastic and supportive <strong>French Language Assistant</strong> to work alongside our Languages faculty and assist in the delivery of engaging and interactive language learning experiences. This role is ideal for someone passionate about languages, culture, and education.</p> <p>This is a casual position of 2 hours a day, 3 days a week (Monday, Friday and alternating Tuesday and Wednesday).</p> <p>As the French Language Assistant your key responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li>Support classroom teachers during French language lessons</li> <li>Assist students with speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills</li> <li>Provide small group and individual language support</li> <li>Support the preparation of learning resources and classroom materials</li> </ul> <p>We are looking for:</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in French</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>An interest in education and working with young people</li> <li>A collaborative and flexible approach to supporting teachers and students</li> </ul> <p>Why Join Us:</p> <ul> <li>Be part of a welcoming, values-driven school where staff feel supported and connected</li> <li>Access development opportunities, and the chance to build your career</li> <li>Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and care for the school community</li> <li>Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Plan that honours our community and supports our staff</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.columba.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Language-Assistant.pdf" rel="nofollow"><u>Role Description</u></a></p> <p>Your application, including the names of three referees, should be addressed to Ms Rita Grima, Principal, and submitted via our <a href="https://www.columba.vic.edu.au/employment/french-assistant/" rel="nofollow"><u>online form</u></a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications close 4:00pm Wednesday 21 January 2026.&nbsp;</p> <p>Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.</p> <p><i>Mary Aikenhead Ministries schools are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.&nbsp;</i></p>