The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking a passionate and skilled Japanese Teacher to inspire and engage students in their language learning journey. This role is ideal for an educator who is committed to delivering high-quality language instruction while contributing to a positive and collaborative school environment.

Experience teaching Primary and/or Secondary Japanese would be highly regarded.

The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years. The School is the largest independent boarding school in Queensland and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia. It is a leading school in regional Queensland and one of the foremost schools in regional Australia. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 144 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,500 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship.

As part of our teaching team, we provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

The School values co-curricular involvement and provide a wide variety of opportunities for staff in this regard.

POSITION TITLE: Japanese Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Primary/Secondary

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Head of Department

The Rockhampton Grammar School offers a competitive salary of up to $147,048.00 p.a. plus super and benefits. (Note: this pay-scale is reflective of the applicants teaching experience in accordance with the RGS EBA).

Teachers are expected to:

Demonstrate and promote excellence in classroom teaching and maintain a commitment to professional development;

Plan, prepare and deliver quality and effective curriculum programmes that meet ACARA requirements and that embrace the School’s Learning Framework;

Create and maintain a positive classroom environment that enhances student learning and facilitate learning during curriculum centered excursions and incursions;

Establish and review students’ learning goals/outcomes and modify curriculum programmes accordingly;

Continuously reflect on teaching practices and maintain professional learning plans;

Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning;

Demonstrate exemplary communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build strong professional relationships and engage with students, staff, parents, and the community;

Initiate contact with parents, as appropriate, concerning student’s academic progress and behaviour and keep accurate records;

Maintain accurate curriculum data sets and use data to inform the teaching and learning cycle;

Ensure curriculum alignment with the School’s strategic direction;

Contribute to the School and wider community through involvement in co-curricular activities.

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Effective verbal and written communication;

Strong classroom behaviour management techniques;

Ability to influence others positively;

Ability to react quickly and effectively in challenging situations;

Ability to relate and build relationships easily.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.

Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:

Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;

Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;

Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;

Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;

Act as a positive role model for children and young people;

Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;

Maintain valid “working with children” documentation;

Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks;

Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification check and professional registration checks.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES

Registration with Queensland College of Teachers;

Safeguarding Children Online Training Certificate.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position - please ‘apply now’ by emailing [email protected]

Please submit the following compulsory items:

Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your teaching experience;

Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;

RGS Application for Employment Form.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible.

Enquiries should be directed to Kate Harris (Head of Primary) on 07 4936 0648.

*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements