<p><strong>About the position</strong></p> <p>St Francis Xavier College is seeking student-centred, dedicated, and courageous professionals to collaborate with and inspire student growth and achievement.</p> <p>Our work is guided by our College Game Plan, which prioritises:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Catholic Identity - orientating towards Christ</strong></li> <li><strong>Differentiation - enabling growth for all</strong></li> <li><strong>Positive Learning Partnerships - building stronger relationships</strong></li> <li><strong>Wellbeing for Learning - teaching the skills of wellbeing</strong></li> </ul> <p>For Term 3 2025 commencement we are looking for a year 7-9 Japanese teacher at our Officer campus.</p> <p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate will possess the following:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to follow Child Safety requirements</li> <li>Ability to contribute to the Catholic identity of the College</li> <li>Ability to teach Religious Education</li> <li>Ability to design and facilitate a highly differentiated learning program for students</li> <li>Ability to implement the Positive Learning Partnerships Program</li> <li>Ability to support and realise the positive education culture of the College</li> <li>Potential for future leadership</li> <li>Hold a Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why work at St Francis Xavier College?</strong></p> <p>We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.</p> <p>Work in an inclusive community that values innovation, professional development and staff wellbeing with employee benefits that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Free onsite parking</li> <li>Fully subsided access to EC by Go1 Learning Portal providing access to the most comprehensive learning and development library</li> <li>Access to internal and external training opportunities</li> <li>Funded membership to professional or industry associations</li> <li>Generous internal and external Professional Learning opportunities</li> <li>Extensive leadership opportunities</li> <li>11.5% Superannuation</li> <li>Professional learning</li> <li>Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families</li> <li>Time In Lieu</li> <li>No extras for teachers</li> <li>Annual Leave Loading and Position Allowance payments in December each year</li> <li>16 weeks of paid Parental Leave and 4 weeks of paid Partner Leave</li> <li>Salary Packaging through Maxxia</li> <li>Generous leave entitlements including a paid flexible leave day per school year</li> <li>All buildings are equipped with heating and cooling</li> <li>Onsite canteens and vending machines for staff use at all campuses</li> <li>Social and wellbeing events organised throughout the year, including wellbeing weeks, staff drinks, weekly morning teas</li> <li>Allocation of an Induction Buddy for new staff</li> </ul> <p><strong>About St Francis Xavier College</strong></p> <p>St Francis Xavier College is a Catholic college with three campuses, offering numerous teaching and leadership opportunities.</p> <p>The Campuses are easily accessed via several major freeways – only 20 minutes from Springvale Road on the M1.</p> <p>We invest in high-quality people and facilities, operating through a team-based culture to encourage positive relationships between students and staff, and consistently express a rigorous expectation of personal excellence.</p> <p>The College serves families from the parishes of Berwick, Koo Wee Rup, Maryknoll/Iona, Narre Warren and Pakenham under the governance of Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).</p> <p><strong>Applications close Sunday, 6 July 2025 at 5:00 pm.</strong></p> <p>Staff are employed under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.</p> <p>Successful applicants will demonstrate commitment to Catholic education and the safety and wellbeing of children.</p> <p>The St Francis Xavier College community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, protection and inclusion of all children in our care.</p>