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Job Title:  Japanese Teacher
Posting Start Date:  27/07/2026
Posting End Date:  10/08/2026
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About the Opportunity

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Japanese teacher to join our College community on a permanent, full-time basis commencing as soon as possible.

The School

St Columba’s strives to be authentically Catholic in its identity, whilst ensuring the best possible learning and teaching for the whole person as part of a rich tradition of Catholic education.  Surrounded by beautiful native bushland, wildlife and modern learning spaces, St Columba’s offers staff and students a tranquil setting for learning.

The College has a rich history and culture which promotes and supports the learning of Japanese language and engagement with Japanese culture. We have an active sister school arrangement with Hokusetsu Sanda Senior Highschool, in the Hyogo prefecture of Japan, which has been in place for over 30 years.  The College sends two students to Japan every year for a six month exchange and we host students from Hokusetsu on a reciprocal basis. As a result, the learning of Japanese language is highly valued in the College community and a number of students choose St Columba’s because of the opportunities to learn Japanese.

Historically, we have run Japanese Elective Classes in Years 9 and 10, and through to the Higher School Certificate and this has continued this year. The teaching staff, who are members of the Japanese faculty, are highly experienced and bring great expertise to the College. This position would allow a passionate teacher of Japanese to join a thriving and flourishing faculty where they will be supported and able to thrive in their professional life.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will fit the following criteria:

  • Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the teaching of Japanese to secondary students

  • Experience in teaching Stage 6 Japanese Continuers

  • Understanding how to differentiate learning to cater for student needs to maximise student learning.

  • Sound understanding of the learning environments, lesson plans, use of technology, teaching practices and delivery of assessment and learning feedback.

  • Able to motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning.

  • Please respond to the above selection criteria in your cover letter.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

  • Tertiary Qualification (minimum 4-year degree, or 75% complete)

  • Valid Working with Children Check (for employment purposes)

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION:

  • A Cover Letter addressed to the Principal introducing yourself and addressing the position criteria

  • Your Resume outlining education and experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration and benefits
  • Up to 25% off school fees for your children
  • Wellbeing initiatives and resources
  • Professional growth and development opportunities 
  • Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
  • State of the art facilities and a supportive team
  • Fitness passport

Interested? Apply now! 

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified 

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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