Teacher of French

Continuing its tradition for excellence in the education of girls, Melbourne Girls Grammar is seeking a knowledgeable, innovative and engaging **Teacher of French** to join the collaborative team in our Languages Faculty.

You are passionate about the future for young people, you believe in every student’s capacity to achieve at a high level and have a demonstrated capacity to engage and motivate students. You have experience in curriculum design and an understanding of targeted feedback and the importance of designing complex and high quality formative and summative assessments.

Knowledge and implementation of a variety of online and multimedia programs to support student learning is highly desirable.

This position is located in the Merton Hall Senior School Campus at 86 Anderson Street in South Yarra VIC 3141. The role is full time and the salary is as per Schedule 1 - Teacher Rates of Pay of the MGGS Enterprise Agreement 2023. The salary range is between $88,140 and $131,352 plus superannuation.

**Key Selection Criteria**:

- **Teaching Qualifications & Registration**:Undergraduate degree in the relevant teaching area and current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- **Student-Centred Approach**: Ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments that support students’ diverse learning needs, including literacy and numeracy development.
- **Use of Data & Assessment**:Competence in using student data and a range of assessment strategies to inform teaching practice and improve student outcomes.
- **Commitment to Professional Learning**:Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues to enhance teaching practice.
- **Technology Integration**:Proficiency in using digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning, including platforms such as Microsoft Office 365, Synergetic, and SchoolBox.
- **Communication & Relationship Building**:Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues while maintaining professionalism.
- **Child Safety & Wellbeing**:Commitment to upholding child safety policies and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- **Collaboration & Teamwork**:Ability to work effectively as part of a team, contribute to professional networks, and support the school’s culture and values.
- **Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:Understanding of and responsiveness to the needs of students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

**Benefits of working at MGGS**

Alongside opportunities for educators, we offer a broad array of professional support roles for individuals motivated to join our values-based community and make a difference in the lives of our Grammarians. Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning.

At MGGS we offer an excellent work environment, generous salary and leave packages, and significant professional development opportunities. Staff wellbeing is a top priority, with staff having access to our state-of-the-art Artemis Centre facilities including Pool, Gym and Café. To support families, we also offer staff discounts on academic tuition fees and access to an Employee Assistance Program that provides a range of personal and family benefits. This position is located onsite at the Merton Hall Campus, 86 Anderson Street in South Yarra across the road from the Botanical Gardens.

If you are looking to work in a leading organisation with exposure to new technologies and you feel you would be a good fit for this role, please view the Position Description for details about the role, including key responsibilities.

**Statement of Commitment to Child Safety**
- As MGGS staff, volunteers, contractors, and any other members of our school community involved in child-connected work, we are responsible for supporting and promoting the safety of children.
- We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment and protecting of all children / students in our care and adhering to our Child Safety Policy.
- We are committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
- We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to the protection of children from all forms of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. Our policies and procedures will provide the name and contact details of staff who have specific responsibilities in relation to child safety and who may receive reports of suspicion of child abuse. Child abuse includes sexual offences, grooming, physical violence, serious emotional or psychological harm, serious neglect and a child’s exposure to