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Role Description:

About Holy Child Primary School

Holy Child Primary School is a vibrant, outward-facing institution dedicated to fostering strong learning partnerships with students, parents, and the community. Aligned with the Melbourne ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Catholic Schools (ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ) ethos, we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment that nurtures both academic and personal growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated LOTE Italian Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will deliver a high-quality LOTE Italian Education program that engages students, promotes physical activity, and encourages the use of Italian LanguageÌý

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a vibrant and developmentally appropriate Italian program aligned with theÌýVictorian Curriculum (Languages – Italian).
• Use theÌýÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Vision for Instruction to ensure explicit teaching, high expectations, and structured learning sequences.
  Foster meaningful engagement through theÌýÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Vision for Engagement, ensuring learning is active, collaborative and culturally responsive.
  Integrate language, culture, and multimodal learning experiences that support EAL learners and a multicultural school community.
• Use assessment data and digital tools to track growth and differentiate instruction.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enrich the whole-school Languages program.
• Employ positive behaviour management strategies that promote active participation and curiosity in language learning.

Essential Attributes

• A growth mindset and commitment to ongoing professional learning.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary language-teaching pedagogy.
• Capacity to support learners with English as an additional language.
• Ability to design engaging lessons that build confidence and communication skills.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

  Desired Skills

• Experience developing or enhancing a whole-school Italian program.
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and language-learning technologies.

Special Requirements

• Commitment to Catholic education and the safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Current VIT registration.
• Current accreditation to teach in a Catholic School or aÌý willingness to gain Accreditation to Teach Religious Education .

Alignment with Holy Child Primary School’s ethos, child safety policy, and ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Code of Conduct.

We welcome applications from educators eager to contribute to a vibrant and supportive school community.

Please include three professional referees with contact details, including mobile phone numbers.

Holy Child Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children in our care.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive Community: Be part of a collaborative and supportive school environment.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Flexible Terms: Negotiable contract terms to suit your professional needs.

The applicants may choose to directly apply to the Principal Alan Smith (principal@hcdallas.catholic.edu.au)

Applications in writing close on the 2nd February 2026 at 4:00pm

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Application Procedures

https://vcea.catholic.edu.au/positions-vacant/l-o-t-e-italian-teacher-primary-school/