Greenwood College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Japanese Languages Teacher to join their team.The successful applicant should have high expectations, display a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies and establish and maintain a positive classroom learning environment. They should have an excellent understanding of the Years 7 to 10 Japanese: Second Language WA Curriculum, as well as Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Japanese courses is also desirable. All Languages teachers have a role in leading curriculum planning in the learning area, as well as promoting language learning across our school community.Greenwood College has strong ties to Hyogo Prefectural International High School in Japan with a sister school arrangement that has seen Greenwood College students visit during 2023 with a reciprocal visit from Hyogo Prefectural International High School in 2024 with the intention of continuing this arrangement in the coming years. The successful applicant would be required to facilitate and lead this partnership including organising and directing international tours.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a willingness to liaise with colleagues, parents and external networks to establish strong community partnerships, are also desired. As the successful applicant, you should be relationship focused with a consistent and transparent classroom management approach. You should be enthusiastic, seek opportunities for innovation and leadership, and desirably have the proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Greenwood College’s positive teaching and learning culture is built around mutually agreed Vison, Mission, Ethos and Value statements contextually linked to the needs of our school community. Greenwood College is committed to creating the conditions for the achievement of personal excellence so that every student is equipped to embrace opportunity and navigate challenge. By actively promoting equity, excellence, and relevance in the education of every student, inspiring mutual respect, trust and recognition of individual worth, Greenwood College creates a diverse school community, united in our ambition to learn, grow and change.This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the ):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
- A four (4) page statement addressing the domains that govern the
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- meet the Department of Education
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.