Position Descriptor:

Mawson Lakes School is seeking a passionate and skilled Japanese language teacher to join our diverse primary school community. Our vision of "Empowering compassionate, diverse learners, who positively impact our world" is supported by our values "We are courageous, We are curious, We are kind."

As a large school with multiple teaching space including areas separated by a creek - flexibility, strong organisational skills, and effective classroom management are essential, including the ability to transition efficiently between classes and locations while ensuring student safety and continuity of learning.

As the Japanese Teacher at Mawson Lakes School, you will:

- Deliver high-quality Japanese lessons aligned with the SA Curriculum across Reception to Year 6.
- Manage smooth transitions between buildings, safely supervising students crossing the creek and shared outdoor spaces.
- Communicate proactively with year-level teachers and support staff to coordinate timetables and minimise disruption.
- Use strong organisational and time management skills to ensure equitable instruction across all classes.
- Create an inclusive, engaging classroom workplace that supports student wellbeing.
- Contribute to the school community, including PLCs, whole-school events, and family engagement.
- Coordinate cultural experiences such as Japanese Cultural Day, the Interschool Hiragana Competition, our sister-school link with Mobara City, Japan, and Japanese shared lunch.
- Support student progress through effective feedback, assessment, and reporting.





What you'll need Relevant teaching qualification and registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia: https://trb.sa.edu.au/Registering-to-Teach

Apply today by submitting your resume and answering the following questions in your application:

1. Share your passion for teaching Japanese to primary-age students, including your experience to date. How do you ensure lessons are engaging, accessible, and support a wide range of abilities?
2. Strong relationships with staff and students are vital when teaching across many classes. How do you communicate and collaborate with colleagues, and what strategies help you quickly build rapport, especially when seeing classes only once a week?
3. Our school has multiple buildings separated by a creek, requiring teachers to move efficiently between classes and outdoor spaces. Give examples of how you have managed, or would manage, smooth transitions while maintaining student safety and positive learning.

Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

Site:

Mawson Lakes School

Local Partnership:

Hollywood Lakes & Gardens

Tenure:

22/01/2027 ongoing

Fraction of time:

1.0

Subject:

Japanese to Year 6

Conditions:

$84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions

School Website:

https://www.mawsonlakes.sa.edu.au/

Eligibility and Application Instructions

We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

📌 ONGOING TEACHER - MAWSON LAKES SCHOOL - JAPANESE
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Mawson Lakes