Japanese Teacher

Heritage College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic
Secondary Japanese Teacher
to join our vibrant team at the
Officer campus
.
This is apart-time (0.40 FTE), fixed-term position to cover a staff member on leave , open to bothgraduate and experienced teachers , commencing6 October 2025 and concluding9 December 2025 . The work days areMonday and Wednesday .
If you are passionate about language education and looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, faith-based school community, we encourage you to apply.
The focus of the Classroom Teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The Classroom Teacher will teach a range of students/classes and is accountable for the effective delivery of programs. An integral aspect of the planning is to embed the characteristics and values of the Seventh-day Adventist school system in all aspects of learning and teaching. The Classroom Teacher utilizes critical reflection to improve their own knowledge and skills to engage students and improve their learning.
The College offers the following benefits to interested applicants:
Peaceful semi-rural location that is close to amenities, major arterials and public transport
Genuinely friendly and supportive staff
Close-knit school community
Multicultural and diverse student body
Opportunities for career development and growth
Lower student-teacher ratios
Strong early career teacher support
Expanding and growing school
Employee Assistance Program
Competitive salary for classroom teachers that is above the Victorian Government Schools Agreement
The successful candidate will demonstrate that they:
Plan, prepare and teach programs to achieve specific student outcomes
Use critical reflection to improve the knowledge, learning and skills of students
Use multiple sources of feedback on their classroom practice to inform their professional learning goals
Show a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching and learning within the school and the wider Seventh-day Adventist school system
Can support and actively promote, and not undermine, the Christian-based values and ethos of the College based on the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Have the capacity to teach the Australian curriculum in the context of the college's Christian-based ethos
Be able to plan for and lead daily Christian-based class devotions to students
Requirements:
Bachelor of Education
VIT Registered Teacher
Child Safety and Mandatory Checks
A link to our Child Safety Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct can be found on our website at
As part of our screening requirement, reference checks will be undertaken including referencing your ability to work safely with children.
These positions are subject to maintaining registration with VIT.
Heritage College provides co-educational Christian education from 3 and 4-year-old Early Learning through to Year 12.
To learn more about employment with our school system, please visit our website:
The salary range is $83-124k based on years of experience.
Expressions of interest can be sent to Steve Cowley, Education Director at
Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.
Heritage College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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