Languages Coordinator

John Paul College, Nicholls (see more jobs from this school)

Nicholls, ACT 


Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 27 July 2025


Lead excellence in language learning as Languages Coordinator. Oversee program design, mentor teachers, promote multilingualism, and foster intercultural understanding. Collaborate across the school to enrich curriculum and connect learning globally.

<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $145,189&nbsp;plus superannuation&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Full-time&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:</strong>&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Negotiable&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About St John Paul II College</strong></p> <p>St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning.&nbsp;Staff at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities as well as supported as part of a network of system schools. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support across a variety of areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The Languages Coordinator promotes excellence in language learning across the school. This position is responsible for coordinating the development, delivery, and evaluation of Languages programs, ensuring they are engaging, culturally enriching, and aligned with curriculum requirements. The Coordinator supports and mentors language teachers, fosters innovative and inclusive teaching practices, and works collaboratively with staff to integrate language learning across the broader curriculum. They engage with the school community to promote multilingualism and intercultural understanding, creating opportunities for students to connect language learning with real-world contexts and global perspectives.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching&nbsp;</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP)&nbsp;</li> <li>ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.jpc.act.edu.au/">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Nicola Grieb&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 6163 4800 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Languages%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Languages%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Languages%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">nicola.grieb@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries: </strong>Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Languages%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Languages%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Languages%20Coordinator%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505569/languages-coordinator">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>