We are an equal opportunity employer promoting leadership development, timely innovation, an inspiring work environment, professional development and workplace safety.

If you are supportive of the Christian ethos of the College, student engagement for learning, personal excellence and are community centred, we invite you to consider a career with us.

Lake Joondalup Baptist College seeks to appoint a passionate, committed and innovative Japanese Teacher for this role. The successful candidate will be a fluent and expert teacher in the Japanese language, will inspire and teach students effectively and competently as part of a collaborative team.

This is a part time (0.4 FTE) ongoing appointment commencing in January 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Ability to teach Japanese language to Primary students.

- Develop Japanese language learning programs in consultation with Classroom teachers, Primary Leaders and Head of Primary.

- Working and maintaining effective communication with all staff, Primary Leaders, Specialist staff and General Educational Assistants and Special Needs Assistants.

- Build a positive rapport with students and develop teaching strategies for teaching positive behaviour.

- Maintain records of student assessment, including anecdotal records, observation checklists and general assessment records.

- Accurately monitor progress of students, giving regular feedback to children, parents and other teaching staff, being particularly aware of the need to respond promptly to student and parent concerns.

Essential Selection Criteria The successful applicant must have the capacity to build effective relationships with students, staff and parents to enhance student wellbeing and outcomes. Essential criteria for this role include:





- A committed Christian and an active member of a church;

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including relationship building, community engagement and team building;

- Ability to teach Primary Japanese from Years PP to 6 is essential.

- Skilled and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating curriculum;

- Highly developed organisational skills with the proven ability to manage resources, work within budgets and prioritise to meet deadlines; and

- Genuine interest in and ability to build rapport with students of varying ages and backgrounds.

This position is only open to applicants who have the right to work in Australia.

How to apply: Please visit the employment section of our website by clicking "Apply". The Duty Statement for this position can be found under "Current Employment Opportunities" which details the duties of the position and the application process.

(Please ensure applications are submitted as outlined in the Duty Statement).

Applications close: 4pm, Monday 23 November 2026

All applicants will receive an email confirming that their application has been received. If you have not received this email within two days of sending your application, please contact the Human Resources Officer on 9300 7444.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Please note: In accordance with the ethos of the College, the College will comply with the requirements of the Child Secure Standards as initiated by the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations WA.

Lake Joondalup Baptist College is fully committed to the protection of children. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening.

https://www.ljbc.wa.edu.au

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