Job description

The School Randstad Education is partnering with a highly regarded and community-focused Independent Anglican School located in Melbourne's North-Western suburbs. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated German Teacher for a full-time contract commencing in Term 3 through to the end of the school year, with a strong view to becoming ongoing from 2027. This school is celebrated for its inclusive, values-driven environment and its commitment to fostering holistic development alongside academic success. Operating on a framework that balances modern pedagogical innovation with a supportive community culture, it provides an exceptional environment for educators who wish to inspire global citizens within a faith-based educational setting. The Role This is a full-time position teaching German across both junior and senior secondary cohorts, offering a fantastic balance of foundational language instruction and advanced elective teaching.

Curriculum: Plan and deliver engaging German language and cultural lessons for Years 7 and 8 (average class sizes of 22-23 students), as well as highly motivated, small elective classes for Years 10 and 11.

Pedagogy: Implement interactive, communicative language methodologies that cater to diverse learning styles and instil a genuine love for linguistics and culture.

Workload: Focus purely on your classroom teaching and subject delivery, with an exemption from home group/pastoral care duties for the duration of the 2026 contract.

Collaboration: Work alongside a collegial, supportive, and well-resourced Languages faculty to share best practices and modern learning experiences.

Successful Candidate Profile

Qualifications: Full or provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

Attributes: Exceptional language proficiency, an engaging classroom presence, and a respectful alignment with the school's Anglican ethos. The capability to nurture small senior cohorts while keeping junior classes enthusiastic is essential.

Benefits

Longevity: A secure full-time contract for the remainder of 2026, with a very high probability of transitioning into a permanent, ongoing role for 2027.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a reduced administrative and pastoral burden with no home group duties required for the duration of this contract.

Favourable Ratios: Experience the deeply rewarding nature of teaching exceptionally small, dedicated elective senior German classes.

Culture: Belong to a collaborative, welcoming staff network within a highly respected educational institution that values continuous professional development.

Contact Mike Karpathios | 0497 285 081 | michael.karpathios@randstad.com.au Safeguarding Children & Young People Randstad Education is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We take steps to achieve this through our candidate application process. All Applicants are required to provide a valid state based Working with Children's Check which is thoroughly screened. In some circumstances, a Federal Police Check and an International Police Clearance is also required. Your consultant will be able to advise if this is applicable to you. Lastly, references are conducted in relation to the applicant's interactions with children using an online platform that has an inbuilt fraud alert. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. Please click here to apply.