ABOUT US
Camberwell Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for boys from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12. We aim to give every student in our care the very best possible education in order to prepare them for life beyond school. We are a learning community which encourages staff, students, past students and parents to involve themselves fully in all aspects of school life and to identify themselves with its values; Learning, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Optimism. We are proud of the warm spirit and sense of community that characterises our school family.
Our School campus is located in the leafy inner East suburb of Canterbury, on land originally inhabited by the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, and blends period architecture with exciting contemporary design and state-of-the-art facilities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We take pride in offering a broad, inclusive, and dynamic curriculum that celebrates diversity and prepares students to thrive in a global society. As part of our vision, we place great emphasis on developing students' language proficiency and cultural understanding, which is why our Chinese program holds significant importance within our curriculum.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced educator to lead our Chinese Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing curriculum design, teaching and learning standards and extracurricular language activities, enhancing student outcomes and cultural insights. The role will report to the Head of Languages.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead and mentor colleagues in the Chinese department, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
Develop and implement an engaging, comprehensive, and differentiated Chinese language curriculum across all key stages.
Teach curriculum across years 7 to 12.
Inspire and support both students and staff to reach their full potential.
Monitor and evaluate teaching standards and student progress to maintain outstanding outcomes.
Organise cultural events, competitions, and activities that promote the appreciation of Chinese language and culture.
Liaise with other department heads to integrate cross-curricular learning.
If you are passionate about education and possess the skills and vision to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. This is a rewarding role where you have the opportunity to make a significant impact.
This is a full time position that will commence in Term 1 2025 in a progressive, supportive and well-resourced educational environment.
In addition, all teaching staff are required to participate in one season of the AGSV Sports Program (or equivalent) by either coaching or managing a sporting team as part of their overall responsibility, including other minor co-curricular involvement, such as Year Level Camps and our Friday Activities Program.
ABOUT YOU
You are a passionate, outstanding educator who can lead by example and model exceptional practice. You are an expert in your field with extensive experience in teaching Chinese and leading a language department.
You will also have:
Relevant teaching qualifications.
A degree in Chinese Language, Chinese Studies or a related field.
Fluency in both written and spoken Mandarin and a high proficiency in English.
A strong understanding of modern teaching methodologies and curriculum design.
Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to inspire a love of language learning and cross-cultural understanding.
If you are passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.
WHY JOIN CAMBERWELL GRAMMAR SCHOOL?
At Camberwell Grammar we have a vision of learning which encompasses all aspects of life – not just the intellectual, but also the social, cultural, physical and spiritual. Our programs are deliberately structured to educate the whole student – not just the mind. We hope to educate committed citizens of the future, interested and passionate about the problems facing our world and with the skills necessary to do something about them.
You will play a pivotal role in this vision.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CAMBERWELL GRAMMAR
Professional learning and development opportunities
Competitive remuneration
Access to outstanding state of the art facilities
A progressive, supportive and well-resourced educational environment
A welcoming, innovative and passionate community
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and as such, the recruitment process may commence immediately.
Camberwell Grammar School is committed to Child Safety. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children and where appropriate be able to demonstrate experience working with children. Applicants will have the opportunity to indicate their understanding of, or any experience they have in working with children with diverse needs and/or backgrounds.
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