Italian/English Bilingual Primary Teacher

14 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Education Directorate Full time $89,501 - $126,838 per year
  • Teach in a unique bilingual Italian-Australian school.
  • Benefit from the 3-year New Educator Support Program and leadership pathways to fast-track your career.
  • Work under an Enterprise Agreement that prioritises teacher wellbeing and reduced workloads.

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Yarralumla Primary Schoolis seeking apassionate and qualified Italian/English Bilingual Teacher. This is a permanent position.

Yarralumla Primary School is proud to be the only Italian-English bilingual school in the Australian Capital Territory. Since the launch of its bilingual program in 2009, the school has grown from 35 students to nearly 400, spanning Kindergarten to Year 6. This growth reflects the program's strong reputation and the community's enthusiasm for bilingual education.

Our bilingual curriculum is delivered through the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach, where students engage with 50% of the Australian Curriculum in Italian and 50% in English. This model fosters deep language acquisition alongside academic achievement.

Research and student outcomes consistently show that bilingual education provides significant cognitive benefits, enhances social awareness, and contributes to a strong sense of personal fulfilment.

If you're passionate about bilingual education and want to be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking school community, Yarralumla Primary School offers a truly rewarding opportunity.

About the ACT Education Directorate:

We deliver public education for children and young people in the ACT. Our mission is to offer excellent, fair and equitable education. We want all students to feel safe, valued and supported to thrive.

We have 92 public schools across the ACT that offer high quality education to more than 50,000 students including early childhood and preschools, primary schools, high schools, colleges and specialist schools. More information can be found on the ACT Education Directorate website.

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive pay: Enjoy some of the best teacher pay and conditions in Australia. Graduate salary starts at $89,501 and experienced teacher salaries range from $106,553 to $126,838.
  • Generous superannuation: 11.5%, increasing to 12.5% from 1 January 2026.
  • Relocation support: Up to AUD $12K reimbursement for interstate teachers, plus extra for dependents.
  • Salary packaging: Options with full fringe benefits tax concessions.
  • Supportive environment: Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

About the role:

As a primary teacher in an ACT public school, you will:

  • Inspire and teach students from kindergarten to year 6 using the Australian Curriculum (V9.0).
  • Foster positive relationships with students, colleagues and the wider school community.
  • Join a collaborative and supportive team focused on student wellbeing and achieving student learning outcomes.
  • Apply teaching strategies and curriculum knowledge to drive improved student outcomes.
  • Bring well-developed classroom management, communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and motivate students.
  • Support students' diverse needs, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels valued and supported.
  • Contribute to whole-school initiatives and contribute to and foster a positive school culture.

What we're looking for:

  • Primary expertise: Strong curriculum knowledge and a proven focus on effective literacy and numeracy pedagogies.
  • Qualifications and experience: A recognised tertiary teaching qualification and experience working with primary-aged students.
  • Strong command of the Italian language: A commitment for fostering intercultural understanding.
  • Passion for teaching: A genuine desire to see students thrive and succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Eligibility requirements:

To apply, you must have:

  • A recognised four-year full-time tertiary teaching qualification (for international teachers, an AITSL Skills Assessment is preferred).
  • ACT Teacher Quality Institute Teacher Registration (or eligibility to apply).
  • Valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration (or eligibility to apply).
  • Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa.

How to apply:

Apply via our job portal with:

  • Your resume/CV detailing your experience and teaching qualifications
  • Your academic transcripts
  • A statement (maximum 3 pages) showing how your experience fits with the 7 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership's (AITSL) teacher standards
  • Contact details for two teaching referees.

For more information on applying for a teaching role in an ACT public school click here.

The ACT Education Directorate is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. For more information on the rewarding careers in education click here.

All offers of employment are made under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and are made on the basis that you satisfy all relevant pre-employment checks. All new ACTPS employees must complete pre-employment checks before starting employment and hold Mandatory Registration to Teach in the ACT (Active TQI and Working with Vulnerable People Registration).

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