Schools (Government)
Language Assistant - Japanese
Montmorency, 3094, Melbourne, Victoria
Full time
Posted 24/04/2025
Closed 08/05/2025
Montmorency Secondary is a large, co-educational Year 7 to 12 College situated approximately 20 kilometres north-east of the Melbourne CBD. Our current enrolment of more than 1000 students is accommodated in a single campus bordered by park reserves and the Plenty River.
The College motto is 'Pride in Achievement'. Our core values are Courage, Friendship, Achievement, Trust, Happiness and Teamwork. Our Purpose Statement 'encourages students and staff to achieve their personal best in an environment that promotes excellence and responsibility and recognises individual differences'. The College is organised into three sub-schools (Junior, Middle and Senior Schools). It has a strong, well-developed Pastoral Care program focused on supporting students at each year level to maximise their learning opportunities and take advantage of the many programs that the College provides. We offer a Core/Elective structure from Years 8-10 and extensive VCE and VET acceleration options for Years 10-12 to encourage students to take ownership of their studies and extend their talents. Year 7 focuses on supporting our students to experience a smooth transition into secondary school. Student leadership and successful transition into and leaving school are priorities. Important features of the College include its highly acclaimed Student Leadership Program, a genuine and powerful student voice, and strong links with our local community.
- Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
- Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
- Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
- A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Education support class positions are diverse and cover the delivery of support services that include school administration and operations (e.g. human resources, finance, facilities,), school support services (e.g. library, laboratory, information technology), direct student and teaching support (e.g. classroom assistance to teachers, careers counselling, student health and wellbeing).
- Provide information on current developments in the target language to support the delivery of the school's language program.
- Assist in the development of resources, including materials for teacher professional learning.
- Collaborate with teachers in planning and delivering language classes and activities.
- Participate in regular planning and preparation meetings with teachers.
- Engage in professional learning activities provided through this initiative.
- Contribute to the ongoing evaluation of the initiative.
- Perform other duties as required by the Language Coordinator or Principal.
Selection of Language Assistants
Language assistants must:
- Have attained a score of N2 or above on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and/or possess mother tongue proficiency in Japanese or hold a bachelor's degree (majoring in the Japanese).
- Have a level of English proficiency equivalent to an IELTS score of no less than 6
- Hold a valid Working with Children Check at the commencement of their role, and
- Be prepared to work a minimum of 7.6 hours daily for four days per week.
Visa requirements
Overseas-sourced assistants must hold a Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) for the duration of their employment. Please note the age-limit set by the Australian Government in respect of this visa.
Locally sourced assistants must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or a temporary resident on an appropriate visa that allows for working privileges for the duration of their employment. Candidates on a Permanent Partner visa (subclass 801) or Temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) are eligible to work as a locally sourced assistant.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Please include the following information:
· A specific response to the selection criteria with regard to the position advertised (no more than one page per criteria);
· A summary of experience and qualifications (curriculum vitae);
· Names, contact details, nature of relationship to you, mobile number and email addresses of three referees who can provide information regarding your application in relation to the key selection criteria. Please note that referees other than those nominated, may also be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in this position at Montmorency Secondary College. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Lisa Ball on 9422 1500.
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For further information about Montmorency Secondary College refer to our website: www.montysc.vic.edu.au