Part-Time French Secondary Teacher – 0.6 FTE neg, Term 1, Jan 2027 | Ongoing

Huntingtower has a long tradition of educational excellence and consistently performs academically among the top schools in Victoria. The mission and purpose of Huntingtower is to be a beneficial presence in the world, to uplift thought and to bless mankind.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teacher of French to inspire students in Years 8-10 and contribute to a vibrant language program. Experience of or capacity to teach VCE French would be considered an advantage.

The successful applicant will create engaging and contemporary learning experiences that develop students' confidence in communicating in French while fostering curiosity, intercultural understanding and a genuine appreciation of French language and culture. They will inspire students to think deeply, embrace challenge and strive for personal excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Inspire and engage students through a passion for teaching French, with strong knowledge of phonetics, grammar and cultural nuance

• Foster an appreciation of French language, culture and global perspectives

• Establishing a caring, supportive and engaging learning environment

• Providing feedback to students and parents via the Continuous Reporting system

• Developing and maintaining relationships and open communication with parents, colleagues and students

• A commitment to collaborating with colleagues in the planning, delivery and review of curriculum through the co-creation and refinement of shared resources

• A willingness to contribute actively to the cultural, pastoral and co-curricular life of the School

• Commitment to Occupational, Health and Safety and maintaining a safe and supportive environment

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, with French Language, Linguistics or a related field

• A passion for nurturing students’ curiosity, resilience and intercultural understanding

• Support and contribute to language immersion experiences, cultural events and international opportunities where applicable

• Flexibility, adaptability and a collaborative approach to teaching

• Native or near-native proficiency in French is highly preferred

• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

• A commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice

• A professional who actively aligns themselves with the School’s leadership, vision, values and ethos

This is an ongoing, part-time position, commencing Term 1, January 2027. We offer a supportive work environment, continuous professional development opportunities and a chance to contribute to our school’s legacy of excellence.

Applicants must have an awareness of the expectations of an Independent School, appropriate VIT Registration and a commitment to working in an environment where Christian spiritual values underpin true education. An awareness of ‘Teaching for Understanding’ and other educational approaches would be an advantage.

A position description is available on the Huntingtower School - Employment Opportunities.

If you are a dedicated, warm, supportive and professional person who would like to become involved in a caring Christian environment, please submit your application via the Huntingtower School - Employment Opportunities by  Friday 11 September 2026 together with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees.

We will shortlist and interview high quality applications as they are received, and we strongly encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Huntingtower is a child safe employer and is committed to providing a child safe culture that ensures the care, protection and safety of all children and young people.

Huntingtower is committed to upholding Victoria's Child Safe standards and has a zero tolerance of child abuse. All interested applicants will be required to familiarise themselves with Huntingtower’s Child Safety Policies and Codes of Conduct located on the Huntingtower website. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

The school undertakes several screening processes to protect children and young people appropriately in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.

Huntingtower embraces non-discriminatory recruitment by providing equal employment opportunity to all and maintains strict privacy and confidentiality regarding your application. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.