<p>St Marianne Cope Catholic Primary School, Mt Atkinson, is seeking an enthusiastic and fluent Italian Language Coach to join our team in 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to help establish a new language program in a vibrant and growing Catholic school community.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We are introducing Italian as our additional language and are looking for a confident and proficient Italian speaker to work one day per week, supporting teachers and students in learning and using the language. This position does not require a teaching qualification, making it ideal for:</p> <ul> <li>A university student studying education or languages, or</li> <li>A fluent Italian speaker seeking rewarding part-time work in a school environment.</li> </ul> <p>As our Italian Language Coach, you will work collaboratively alongside classroom<strong> </strong>teachers, supporting the acquisition of Italian and fostering a love of language and culture among students. Our approach is not simply cultural - students and teachers are co-learners, and your fluency will be vital to bringing Italian to life across the school.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will:</p> <ul> <li>Be fluent in spoken and written Italian</li> <li>Have a sound understanding of<strong> </strong>Italian culture, traditions, and celebrations</li> <li>Be an enthusiastic and motivating coach, able to inspire students and staff</li> <li>Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, working respectfully with students, colleagues, parents, and community members</li> <li>Be flexible, positive, and collaborative, embracing the dynamic nature of a new and growing school community</li> </ul> <p><strong>Our Commitment</strong></p> <p>At St Marianne Cope, the care, safety, and wellbeing of children are central to everything we do.<br> All staff are expected to uphold our Child Safe Policy and Staff Code of Conduct, and demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic ethos and the vision of our school.</p> <p><strong>Position Details</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Type:</strong> Fixed-term contract (commencing 2026)</li> <li><strong>Hours:</strong> 1 day per week (Monday), with potential for increased days as the school grows</li> <li><strong>Location:</strong> St Marianne Cope Catholic Primary School, Mt Atkinson (Truganina)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Requirements</strong></p> <p>Please include:</p> <ul> <li>A cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role</li> <li>Your CV</li> <li>Contact details for at least two referees, including your current Principal (if applicable)</li> </ul>