Head of Department - Languages

Marist College Canberra (see more jobs from this school)

Pearce, ACT 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: French , Italian , Japanese

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 31 August 2025


We are seeking a passionate and dynamic educator to lead our rich and vibrant Languages Department from Semester 1 2026. You will play a key role in fostering a culture of academic excellence to ensure that our students are challenged, supported, and inspired in their learning of the languages of French, Italian and Japanese.

<p>Marist College Canberra is a Congregational Catholic school for boys (Year 4-12) operating as part of ‘Marist Schools Australia’. It enjoys an excellent reputation for its pastoral care of students, academic studies, cultural and sport pursuits. The College is driven by staff who are committed to making a difference in the education of boys.</p> <p><strong>We are seeking a passionate and dynamic educator to lead our rich and vibrant Languages Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for an inspiring and visionary leader, available for commencement Semester 1 2026.</strong></p> <p><strong>As Head of Languages, you will lead a dedicated and experienced team in delivering a rigorous, engaging, and meaningful curriculum. You will play a key role in fostering a culture of academic excellence to ensure that our students are challenged, supported, and inspired in their learning of the languages of French, Italian and Japanese.</strong></p> <p>This is a unique opportunity to be part of a supportive and innovative school community, shaping language learners across a broad year range.</p> <p>Staff at Marist College Canberra are responsible for the promotion of an atmosphere of charity and justice within the College, as is expected in a Catholic community and to help ensure the provision of the Catholic perspective in the teaching and learning process and in all the activities of the College.</p> <p>All teachers have a responsibility to develop and maintain an understanding of Catholic beliefs and those aspects of Catholic teaching that relate to their subject areas. Through their own example they provide Christian leadership for all members of the school community.</p> <p>Only a person supportive of Catholic Education philosophy may be a teacher in a Catholic School. Teachers bear witness to Christ and Christian values in their own lives as well as personally supporting and enriching the Catholic School philosophy.</p> <p>All teachers are responsible to the Headmaster through College Executive or Middle Leaders for their professional, academic, pastoral and administrative responsibilities.</p> <p>Please refer to the Position Description (Year 4 - 12 Teacher) for further information.</p>

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