Secondary Japanese Teacher

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time position | Position Title: Secondary Japanese Teacher | Location: Based in Tamworth, NSW

Carinya Christian School is accepting applications for the position of Secondary Japanese Teacher.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of over 200 Christian staff between the Tamworth and Gunnedah schools.  Reporting to the Head of Middle or Senior School, and ultimately responsible to the Principal and Executive, while working alongside other team members.

MISSION
Engaging as a community to discover the world made through Jesus for His glory.

VISION
Provide quality, Christ-centred education at Carinya in partnership with parents. Teaching and Learning is the core business of the school and the means in which we discover and engage in God’s world.

PREAMBLE
At Carinya, Jesus Christ the creator of the world is central to everything that is done in the school. The essential elements of the educational process; the home, the learner, the curriculum and the teacher are interpreted in a framework based on an understanding of the person and authority of Jesus Christ. At Carinya, we believe in a Christ-centred view of the Child, a Christ-centred view of the Curriculum, a Christ-centred approach to teachers and Christ-centred Education.

The pedagogy of the School is framed by the understanding that each student has an intrinsic value as an individual, made in the image of God and as the unworthy recipient of God's grace, in the skills, talents and abilities available to them. Those truths permeate every subject and classroom and every activity the School undertakes and are embedded in the formal structures of the educational processes of the School.

It is vital that every staff member embraces this educational philosophy. This involves a personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to modelling Christ-like behaviour to all in and out of the School community.

BACKGROUND TO THE POSITION OF SECONDARY JAPANESE TEACHER
Carinya Christian School is dedicated to providing a quality, Christ-centred education. As a Secondary Japanese Teacher, you will be a Christ-like role model for students from Years 7 to 12.

In this role, you will guide and instruct students in their learning, helping them to develop solutions to real-world problems and opportunities through a wide range of Japanese language experiences. You will inspire students to connect with a new language and culture, fostering their growth and development in a supportive, faith-based environment.


OBJECTIVES OF POSITION
Teachers are responsible to prepare and deliver curriculum and teaching programs that engage students in their learning.  The teacher will teach students so as to promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain the school’s Christ centred philosophy of education. 

Secondary Japanese Teachers direct and instruct the learning of students from Years 7 to 12 as they seek to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in literacy including understanding, responding and composing texts.

Teachers may be required to teach in other KLAs such as English or HSIE if needed.

Qualification / Documentation Required

To fulfill the responsibilities of this role, the successful candidate must have:

• NESA Teacher Accreditation.

• A degree in Teaching and qualifications to teach Japanese, with relevant knowledge and/or experience.

• Fluency in speaking Japanese.

• A valid Working with Children Check.

• A minister from your church who can act as a referee.

Highly Desirable Skills

• The ability to teach in another subject area, such as HSIE, English, Mathematics, or Science, would be highly beneficial.

Preferred experience and skills
You'll be joining a passionate and supportive team dedicated to helping every student achieve positive learning outcomes. Specifically, we're looking for a teacher who can demonstrate the following skills:

• Curriculum Design: You can create engaging, intellectually challenging, and safe learning environments. You'll do this by planning, implementing, and evaluating rigorous and inclusive Japanese language programs.

• Instructional Strategies: You can use high-yield instructional strategies that challenge all students to achieve personal excellence in their language acquisition.

• Data-Driven Instruction: You are able to use student data effectively to maximize growth and improve learning outcomes.

• Collaboration & Goal-Setting: You can work creatively and constructively within various communities, both inside and outside the school. You also have the ability to set high, yet achievable, goals for yourself and your students.

Reporting to the Head of Middle or Senior School the successful applicant will be required to fulfil the following responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Students will be taught and valued as individuals, made in the image of God, on purpose and for a purpose

• The talents and abilities of each child are to be regarded as gracious gifts from the Lord Jesus and valued equally in the classroom and in the school community

• Students are to be intrinsically motivated

• Competition, rewards, merits, public recognition etc. are to be rejected as valid motivation tools etc. There are no winners and losers in a Carinya classroom 

• Students are to be taught to be faithful in using the abilities and opportunities God has given them.

• Students are to be taught to “seek the reward in the task"

• The classroom will be characterised by community and cooperation, not rivalry and competition.

TASKS AND DUTIES

In the Classroom:

• Create and manage a caring, supportive, and stimulating Christ centred classroom environment which is conducive to effective learning

• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils

• Foster and develop respect in pupils for the integrity of each member of the classroom, regardless of ability, gender, cultural background or family status 

• Consider and care for the personal, social and spiritual development of each child in your care in the classroom

• Plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum ensuring breadth and balance in each subject or curriculum area being addressed

• Identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes for lesson delivery, with appropriate challenge and high expectations

• Ensure organisation and delivery of the curriculum addresses differentiation of learning needs and abilities

• Plan and institute a formal system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress in keeping with school policies and procedures

• Ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom when needed

• Be familiar with, and implement all school policies and procedures regarding the effective management of students. 

Towards Parents:

• Communicate, meet and consult with parents as needed 

• Attend regular parent-teacher interviews as scheduled. 

Towards the School Community: 

• Support all school activities, including after hours, as directed

• Support the principal in promoting the ethos of the school

• Recognise Work Health and Safety as the responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and comply with the School’s Work Health and Safety policies as published.

Towards the Profession:

• Participate in all staff meetings after hours as required

• Be actively involved and contribute to the development, coordination and presentation of the curriculum as required including the preparation and development of policies and programs of instruction, teaching materials, resources

• Support and implement all school policies as they relate to all aspects of the purposes and good function of the school (including discipline, school uniform, mobile phones, child protection etc)

• Maintain professional accreditation with NESA and continue professional development as required

• Adhere to professional dress requirements.

Classifications are based on a Teacher’s level of accreditation and years of service. See Independent Schools NSW (Teachers) Carinya Christian School Agreement 2025

Commencement
This position is scheduled to commence in January 2026.