Language Teacher | French, Spanish and Japanese Teachers Welcome to Apply

Department of Education Victoria – Casey VIC

5d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

We are seeking a passionate and engaging Language Teacher to join our team. We welcome applications from qualified teachers of French, Spanish or Japanese, as we are committed to providing a high-quality languages program that reflects the expertise of the successful applicant. We are looking for an educator who can inspire a love of languages and cultures, build positive relationships with students, and deliver an engaging program that supports student learning and global citizenship.

This is a rare prospect to be part of a founding team helping to shape the culture, practices, and identity of a new school. We welcome passionate, reflective and forward-thinking staff who want to make a lasting difference.

Kulap Primary School is a brand-new, government primary school opened in the heart of Clyde's Riverland estate, within the City of Casey-one of Victoria's fastest-growing and most diverse communities. Opened in Term 1, 2026, Kulap will cater for students from Foundation to Year 6 with capacity for up to 525 students, including a co-located kindergarten to support seamless early years transition.

We are proud to be part of the Victorian Government's investment in high-quality education and community infrastructure. Kulap Primary School will be more than a place of learning - it will be a community hub, a centre for growth, innovation, and wellbeing.

Vision, Mission and Values Our Vision

Kulap Primary School's vision is to empower every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, in a nurturing and inclusive community that values curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our Mission

Kulap Primary School's mission is to provide students with the best possible foundation in life through a well-rounded education.

Our Values — THRIVE

Teamwork: We work together, listen to one another, and share ideas to achieve common goals. Honesty: We act with integrity, tell the truth, and take responsibility for our actions. Respect: We treat ourselves, others, and our environment with kindness, understanding, and dignity. Inclusion: We embrace diversity and ensure everyone feels safe, valued, and supported. Valiant (Perseverance): We keep going when things are challenging, showing resilience and a commitment to improvement. Excellence: We strive to do our best in all that we do, setting high standards and taking pride in our achievements.

Facilities & Design

Our school will feature state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable buildings and outdoor spaces that are safe, accessible, and future-focused. These include:

- Specialist spaces for Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Digital Technologies & STEM
- Full-sized indoor gymnasium and drama space
- Co-located Kindergarten for smooth early years transition
- Landscaped outdoor areas for active and passive play, sports, and wellbeing

Kulap Primary School's curriculum will align with the Victorian Curriculum and reflect a balanced approach to teaching and learning that includes:





- Evidence-based explicit instruction for literacy and numeracy
- Differentiated instruction and personalised learning plans
- A strong focus on STEAM, Digital Technologies, and Future Skills
- Specialist programmes in The Arts, Physical Education, and Science

We will implement a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model supported by FISO 2.0 and High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) to ensure ongoing student achievement and teacher growth.

At Kulap, wellbeing is not an add-on—it is foundational. Our proactive and inclusive wellbeing framework will include:

- Culturally responsive pedagogy and Koorie inclusion
- Pastoral care programmes to support student voice and agency
- Social and emotional learning embedded into the daily curriculum

Community Engagement & Partnerships

We believe in the power of school-family-community partnerships. Our approach includes:

- Collaborative planning with the co-located kindergarten for smooth transitions
- Parent workshops, community events, and celebrations of learning
- Strong links with local cultural, sporting and community groups
- Regular communication and feedback loops with families

Our Staff Culture

Kulap Primary School will foster a collaborative, professional, and innovative teaching culture. Staff will benefit from:

- Pathways for leadership development and career progression
- Professional learning aligned with school goals and FISO 2.0
- Opportunities to contribute to shaping a new school culture from the ground up

A Place for Every Learner

Kulap Primary School is proud to be a culturally diverse and inclusive learning community. We will serve a vibrant population, with students from a range of cultural and language backgrounds, including Punjabi, Sinhalese, and Hazaraghi, alongside representation from the Koorie community. We anticipate to have 45% of students from EAL backgrounds.

We believe every child can learn and will be empowered to reach their full potential.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant curriculum, including the ability to incorporate the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated experience in responding to student learning needs.

SC2 Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.

SC3 Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.

SC4 Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students,



parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.

SC5 Demonstrated behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated experience in reflecting upon practice and engaging in professional learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

Role

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges - range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Classroom teacher Range 2

Classroom teacher Range 2: classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.

A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:

- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1

The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within transparent guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the

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📌 Language Teacher | French, Spanish and Japanese Teachers Welcome to Apply (City of Casey)
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