<p><strong>Location: </strong>Marian Catholic College - Kenthurst</p> <p><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p> <p>Marian Catholic College, Kenthurst is seeking a skilled, contemporary and passionate Secondary Teacher of Japanese to enrich the lives of our students in a temporary part-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 until the end of the year. Applicants seeking full-time employment will also be considered. The successful applicant will have the ability to teach Junior LOTE/Japanese to our students.</p> <p>You will work alongside a passionate and supportive team committed to achieving positive learning outcomes for each student. More specifically you will:</p> <ul> <li>Structure lessons to meet the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of your students&nbsp;</li> <li>Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment and implement fair and equitable behaviour management plans</li> <li>Give the appropriate notice on all formal assessment tasks as per the assessment schedule;</li> <li>Maintain records of student achievement;</li> <li>Provide an extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced.</li> <li>Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About you:</strong></p> <p>To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will demonstrate alignment to the core purpose and values of Marian Catholic College along with:</p> <ul> <li>Current qualifications&nbsp;and experience&nbsp;teaching Junior LOTE / Japanese</li> <li>Strong ICT skills with the ability and willingness to integrate iPads and other technology into their teaching</li> <li>Strong communication and organisational skills ensuring that reporting deadlines are met.</li> <li>Ability to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.</li> <li>Ability&nbsp;to create effective assessment techniques and have the flexibility to differentiate learning activities for students.</li> <li>Willingness to be an active part of the Marian Community.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Accreditations:</strong></p> <p>We uphold the highest standards of child protection and education. To be eligible for this role, you must have:</p> <ul> <li>Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance.</li> <li>Eligibility to teach according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).</li> <li>Relevant tertiary qualification (new grads encouraged to apply).</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us:</strong></p> <p>Marian Catholic College Kenthurst is a caring community with a family atmosphere linking parents, students, and staff. We are a co-educational, comprehensive Catholic secondary school in the Diocese of Parramatta, catering for over 1000 students across Years 7 to 12. The Marian teaching community aims to deliver an innovative curriculum designed to meet the interests and needs of our students.</p> <p>We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a rapidly changing world. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 83 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and resources to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 40,000+ students. We offer competitive remuneration, salary packaging, parental leave, wellbeing programs, and professional development.</p> <p><strong>Additional Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li>25% discount on the Diocesan Tuition Fee and Building Levy for staff children attending a CSPD school.</li> <li>Professional development opportunities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p>This role involves direct interaction with children. Appointment is contingent upon satisfactory child-related employment screening, including a valid Working with Children Check. Additionally, adherence to CSPD's Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children is mandatory. For detailed information, please visit <a href="https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check" rel="nofollow">The Office of The Children's Guardian website</a>.</p> <p>We are committed to promoting the safety and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from these groups.</p> <p>Applicants from non-religious backgrounds are welcome to apply, provided they are willing to support the Catholic ethos.</p> <p><br><strong>Apply Today!</strong></p> <p>If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of our students, ensure you submit your application.&nbsp;</p> <p>Begin your journey now by clicking on the APPLY button!&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Please note:</strong> We reserve the right to consider candidates as they apply and therefore encourage early application.&nbsp;</p>