Full-time temporary position available at Nihongo Tanken Centre for Terms 2-4 2021

12/3/2021

The Nihongo Tanken Centre (located on the grounds of Kirrawee HS) is seeking a Japanese teacher to fill a full-time temporary position for Terms 2-4 2021.

Start date: 19 April 2021
Finish date: 17 December 2021

The Nihongo Tanken Centre provides an authentic Japanese immersion environment where students can use and further develop their Japanese language skills. From the initial welcome to the last goodbye, all communication is in Japanese, with centre staff experienced in communicating effectively with both Japanese and non-Japanese speakers from Kindergarten to Year 12. The centre offers 4-hour excursions for students K-12 from all educational sectors, online speaking sessions for Stage 6, as well as April and July holiday workshops for HSC students.

The successful applicant will support the development and implementation of innovative and effective Japanese language programs at the Tanken Centre.

Selection criteria:

1. Native speaker or near native speaker proficiency in Japanese.
2. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement engaging Japanese language programs for students within the K-12 range, including support materials.
3. Demonstrated ability to integrate ICTs into language programs.
4. Ability to work as a team member, working collaboratively with the Tanken Centre staff.

Please complete the attached expression of interest (EOI) and the attached application form, including the names and contact details of 2 referees. Your EOI should address the selection criteria and be no more than no more than 3 pages in length

Applications close 5 pm on Tuesday 30 March 2021.

Please email your application with the subject line ‘Tanken Centre EOI’ to Elisabeth.robertson@det.nsw.edu.au

Applicants must have DoE approval to teach.