Haileybury is seeking a qualified and experienced Japanese Teacher to join our Senior School team at the Brighton campus.
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing November 2025.
Haileybury is currently seeking highly motivated and qualified applicants for the position of Japanese Teacher at Haileybury. This role presents a unique opportunity to join a dynamic educational community dedicated to fostering academic excellence.
As a member of our team, you will have the chance to engage with a diverse student body, collaborate with experienced educators, and contribute to our innovative approach to teaching and learning.
Main Duties
- Curriculum Delivery and Pedagogy: Deliver the curriculum using Haileybury's Explicit Instruction model, ensuring best pedagogical practices while staying current with modern teaching methods and relevant frameworks.
- Collaboration and Relationships: Prioritise building positive relationships within the school community and collaborate with colleagues to develop blended learning resources and assessments.
- Assessment and Professional Development: Use varied assessment tasks to accurately measure student achievement, integrate digital learning tools into their practice, and actively engage in ongoing professional development.
About you
At Haileybury we are seeking brilliant teachers. We are looking for a team member who can:
- Demonstrate experience and passion for teaching Japanese to Senior School students
- Implement evidenced based practice that actively engages students in the learning process.
- Utilise technology as a tool to enhance teaching and learning experiences
- Foster a safe, supportive and respectful classroom environment where students feel valued, respected and understood.
- Encourage collaboration amongst students and team members so we can create perseverance, critical thinking and creativity.
- Demonstrate a passion for learning and inquiry-based thinking. Encourage students to ask questions, explore topics independently, and pursue their interests beyond the classroom.
- Continuously develop your own expertise throughout the use of data, ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues.
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply to join the team at Haileybury where we aim to create a supportive culture and learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth for our students.
Why work for us
Professional Development & Career Pathways
- Regular professional development sessions, mentoring, and leadership programs.
- Opportunities to work across Haileybury's Melbourne campuses, Haileybury Rendall School in Darwin, and Haileybury Senior School in Tianjin, China.
- Flexibility to explore hybrid and online teaching roles, including through Haileybury Pangea.
Workplace Benefits
- Competitive salaries, along with a range of salary packaging options.
- Additional leave entitlements, including paid parental leave and extended personal leave.
- Exceptional on-site facilities, cutting-edge technology, and staff wellbeing support initiatives.
Community
- A vibrant staff community with regular social events and wellbeing programs.
- Support for teaching staff with children enrolled at Haileybury.
- A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and the creation of a culturally safe and inclusive workplace.
Want to find out more?
To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button to be directed to our online recruitment portal. Please note we do not accept emailed applications.
Applications close: 10:00 am, Monday, 4 August 2025.
Shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in Australia and valid VIT Registration.
Haileybury is committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening and adhere at all times to the school’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).
Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people