Teacher - Spanish
- St Leonard's College
- Brighton East VIC, Australia
Job Description
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2 x fixed term leave replacement positions
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Full time for Term 4 2026, or full time from Term 4 2026 to end of 2027
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Teach Spanish at a Top 10 Australian ranked independent school
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced and dedicated Spanish Teachers to join our College community on a fixed-term basis in the following leave replacement positions.
- Full-time for Term 4, 2026, or
- Full-time from Term 4, 2026 through to the end of the 2027 College year.
Reporting to the Head of Learning - Languages, both roles will be responsible for teaching Spanish across Years 5 to 12 within a collaborative and progressive learning environment. You will work alongside committed educators who value high-quality teaching practice, continuous professional growth, and access to modern teaching spaces and resources.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Education.
- Current VIT Registration.
- Current knowledge of the Australian Curriculum for Spanish and experience teaching Spanish across Years 5 to 12.
- Previous experience teaching VCE and/or IB Spanish (preferred but not essential).
- Knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and the effective use of ICT to enrich classroom learning.
- Well-developed classroom management strategies that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- A willingness to contribute actively to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
- A commitment to upholding the ethos and values of the College.
Want to find out more?
Applicants will be requested to upload:
- A letter of introduction addressed to the Principal, indicating whether you wish to be considered for the Term 4, 2026 role, the extended role through to the end of 2027, or both.
- A current resume, including the names and contact details of at least two professional referees.
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the People and Culture Team via peopleandculture@stleonards.vic.edu.au or phone 9909 9528 for a confidential discussion.
Applications will close on Thursday 23 July 2026 at 5pm; however early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date.
St Leonard’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the protection of all children from all forms of child abuse. In this context, the College implements a comprehensive Child Protection Program across the entire College community. In line with the requirements under Ministerial Order 1359, mandatory training relating to Child Safety must be completed upon commencement with the College. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety and Wellbeing Code of Conduct, Child Safety and Wellbeing Complaints and Concerns Procedure, Child Safety and Wellbeing Response and Reporting Procedure and associated policies available on the College website.
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