Teacher of Japanese

About Blackfriars

Blackfriars is an independent Catholic school under the governance of the Dominican Friars, dedicated to delivering a holistic education for boys from Early Learning to Year 12. We are committed to nurturing each student's academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth in an inclusive and supportive environment. Our mission is to inspire young men to embrace lifelong learning, strive for personal excellence, and contribute positively to their communities.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Japanese to join our School on a fixed-term, part-time (0.4 FTE) basis, commencing at the beginning of Term 1, 2027.

This is a contract position through to the end of the 2027 school year.

We are seeking an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about language learning and fostering students' appreciation of Japanese language and culture.

The successful applicant will have experience in, or a willingness to embrace, the Intentional Gestures methodology for teaching Japanese, using engaging and effective strategies to support language acquisition and student confidence in communication. The ability to teach across additional subject areas would be highly regarded.

Working collaboratively with the Languages faculty and the broader Blackfriars Education Learning Team, the teacher will deliver high-quality learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of students while promoting intercultural understanding, curiosity, and a love of learning.

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