About the Opportunity

• Employment Type: Temporary Part-time, commencing ASAP for the remainder of the School Year
• FTE: 0.6 FTE (45.6 hours per fortnight)
• Location: Kenthurst, NSW

Marian Catholic College is seeking a skilled, contemporary and passionate Secondary Teacher of Japanese to enrich the lives of our students in a temporary part-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 until the end of the year.

Applicants seeking full-time employment will also be considered. The successful applicant will have the ability to teach Junior LOTE/Japanese to our students.

You will work alongside a passionate and supportive team committed to achieving positive learning outcomes for each student. More specifically you will:

• Structure lessons to meet the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of your students
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment and implement fair and equitable behaviour management plans
• Give the appropriate notice on all formal assessment tasks as per the assessment schedule
• Maintain records of student achievement
• Provide an extensive pedagogical knowledge base and understanding of how the identified subject areas are learned, what affects students’ opportunities to learn the subject matter and how the learning and teaching of the subject matter can be enhanced
• Work creatively and constructively within a range of 'communities' inside and beyond the school and set high, achievable goals for themselves and their students

Why Work for Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD)

There are so many great things that Marian Catholic College has to offer! As a valued employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all, we offer:

• Salary packaging for eligible employees 
• Fitness Passport (discounted gym membership and more)
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees 
• Extensive growth and development opportunities 
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• State-of-the-art facilities

About You

To excel in this rewarding role, you should align with the core values of Marian Catholic College and possess:

• Current qualifications and experience teaching Junior LOTE/Japanese
• Proficiency in ICT, with a willingness to incorporate technology into your teaching when appropriate.
• Strong organisational skills to meet reporting deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and coordination abilities, reporting, and administrative tasks.
• The ability to motivate students and instil a lifelong love for learning.
• Aptitude for crafting effective assessment techniques and the flexibility to differentiate learning activities.
• A knack for teamwork and a commitment to actively contributing to the Marian Community.
• A dedication to continuous improvement in teaching practices and a proactive pursuit of professional development opportunities.

How to Apply and Your Application

Applications must include:

• A Resume and Cover Letter addressed to the Principal, Matt Smith

• NESA Acceditation, Statements of Service and References (during pre-employment checks)

• Working with Children Check (Employee) or willing to obtain

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.

Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. 

Applications Close: Sunday, 11th October 2026

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.