Job Description
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LauristonGirls' School is seeking an accomplished Language educator for theposition of
Head of Faculty – Languages
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AboutLauriston n
Establishedin ****, Lauriston Girls' School has a long-standing reputation foracademic excellence, educational innovation, and a deep commitmentto empowering young women. From our renowned Howqua Year 9 campusprogram to our Reggio Emilia–inspired Early Learning Centre,Lauriston is a vibrant and progressive learning community. Ourvalues – Engagement in Life, Intellectual Curiosity, Courage,Creativity and Relationships – shape who we are and all wedo.
Aboutthe role n
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Headof Faculty position of responsibility – 3 yeartenure
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Full-time,ongoing teaching position
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CommencingJanuary ****
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Reportingto the Deputy Head of Senior School – Academic Excellence andGrowth, the Head of Faculty – Languages leads a collaborativePrep–Year 12 faculty and oversees curriculum, teaching andoperational excellence across Lauriston's Languages programs:Chinese, French, Latin and Spanish. A key priority of the role isto create a purposeful and connected learning journey that developslinguistic proficiency, intercultural understanding and curiosityabout the world, with transparent progression across year levels andstrong pathways into senior Languages study. The Head of Facultychampions Languages across the School, supports teachers to shareexpertise and strengthen practice, and fosters a culture ofcontinuous improvement and innovation.



The role also createsauthentic opportunities for students to engage with language andculture through exchanges, immersion experiences, cultural programsand strategic partnerships that enrich learning and bring languagesto life.
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Agenuine commitment to Lauriston's values of Engagement in Life,Intellectual Curiosity, Courage, Creativity andRelationships
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Apassion for girls' education and the wellbeing, growth andsuccess of young people
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Tertiaryqualifications
in Education with a specialisation in one ormore Languages
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DemonstratedLanguages
curriculum leadership and the ability to build acollaborative and capable faculty team
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Strongknowledge of language acquisition, intercultural learning andcontemporary approaches that engage and challengestudents
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Experienceteaching a Language offered by Lauriston at a senior VCE and/orIBDP level
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Theability to design a coherent Prep–Year 12 learning journey thatsupports progression, subject pathways and sustained
studentparticipation
in Languages
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Acommitment to creating authentic language and
culturalexperiences
through exchanges, immersion,
partnerships,excursions
and enrichment opportunities
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Thecommunication,



organisational and relationship-building skillsto advocate for Languages and engage students,
families,colleagues
and external partners
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Whyjoin Lauriston? n
As amember of our staff, you will join a supportive and
professionalcommunity
that values learning, wellbeing and
meaningfulcontribution.
Staff enjoy sector‐leading employment
conditions,opportunities
for ongoing professional growth, access to ourEmployee Assistance Program, and a range of benefits that supportwellbeing and development.
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Allapplicants must hold current VIT registration and have the right tolive and work in Australia.
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Applicationsclose
Thursday 8 October ****
at
9.00am.
Please note that Lauriston Girls' Schoolreserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date. Only
candidatesshortlisted
for interview will be contacted.
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Enquiries:Kim Reid, People and Capability Coordinator on ,
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LauristonGirls' School is a child safe organisation which welcomes children,young people and their families. Lauriston Girls' School has zerotolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at Lauriston Girls'School is responsible for the care and protection of the childrenand young people within our care and reporting of information aboutsuspected child abuse. All members of staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse andpromptly raising any issues or concerns about a child's safety. Allstaff are required to follow the School's Child Safe policies andChild Safety Code of Conduct.
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📌 Head Of Faculty - Languages (Victoria)
🏢 Lauriston
📍 Victoria