Japanese Teacher

Navigator College, a leading independent school in Port Lincoln, South Australia, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Japanese Teacher to join our dynamic team. In this full-time position, starting on 19 January 2026, you will have the opportunity to shape the minds of our curious and enthusiastic young learners, fostering their academic and personal growth.

Navigator College offers dedicated mentorship and professional development opportunities to support you throughout your teaching journey. Relocation packages are available for eligible employees.

The successful applicant will:

• Be an educator with passion, experience, enthusiasm, and dedication for the profession
• Have the interpersonal skills to work cooperatively as part of a team
• Develop positive relationships with students, staff, and families
• Support students in developing skills for personal responsibility and resilience
• Have sound knowledge and demonstrated success in applying an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning
• Be committed to ongoing professional development
• Aim to create an exciting and innovative atmosphere within the College

The successful applicant will work cooperatively with staff and the community, actively contributing to the mission and vision of the College.

Experience and qualifications:

• Be registered with the SA Teachers Registration Board
• Hold a current BELS – Basic Emergency Life Support certificate
• Complete training in Mandatory Notification
• Have comprehensive knowledge and experience teaching Japanese language
• Hold appropriate theological training for Lutheran school accreditation, or undertake in-service training as per Lutheran Education Australia policies, or demonstrate commitment to obtaining these qualifications

About Navigator College

Navigator College is a Lutheran school offering education from Early Learning to Year 12 in Port Lincoln, serving families across the Eyre Peninsula.

The college is authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Programme in Junior and Middle School, and SACE in Senior School, fostering a global perspective and lifelong learning.

We are committed to inspiring learners, helping them flourish, and caring for the world around us.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coeducational

Student enrollment: 475
Teaching Staff: 52
Non-Teaching Staff: 33

Offers IB and VET programs

We are a co-educational Lutheran day school from Daycare to Year 12, located in Port Lincoln, serving families across the Eyre Peninsula. Our team values strong professional relationships founded on mutual respect, embodying our motto: "INSPIRE. FLOURISH. CARE."