Role Description/Criteria
St Columba's College Ltd is a Catholic secondary girls' school located in Essendon under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and conducted in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity.
St Columba’s College is a Catholic secondary school committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of young women. Grounded in our values of Compassion, Justice, Hope, Truth, and Love, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive community where students and staff can flourish.
St Columba’s College is seeking a passionate and engaging Italian Teacher to join our Languages faculty and inspire students to develop confidence and curiosity in language learning and cultural understanding.
This role involves delivering high-quality Italian language instruction while fostering an appreciation of Italian culture and supporting students to become effective global communicators.
This is a parental leave fixed term part time (0.61FTE) position, working Tuesday to Thursday to commence preferrably from 9 June 2026 until the end of Term 2 2027.
The classes include:
- Year 7 Italian
- Year 8 Italian
- Yera 9 Italian (2 classes)
You will:
- Plan and deliver engaging Italian language lessons across Years [insert levels]
- Support students in developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
- Incorporate cultural learning to enrich student understanding and engagement
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum and share best practice
- Contribute to co-curricular and cultural activities within the Languages program
We want to hear from you if you are an educator who:
- Holds current registration (VIT) and relevant tertiary qualifications
- Strong knowledge of the Italian curriculum and language pedagogy
- Passion for language learning and cultural education
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Values collaboration, professional growth, and student-centred learning
- Embodies the College’s values of compassion, justice, hope, truth, and love
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a welcoming, values-driven school where staff feel supported and connected
- Access development opportunities, and the chance to build your career
- Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and care for the school community
- Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Plan that honours our community and supports our staff
Teaching Staff Responsibilities
Your application, including the names of two referees, should be addressed to Ms Rita Grima, Principal, and submitted via our online form only.
Applications close 4:00pm on Sunday 10 May 2026.
Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.
Mary Aikenhead Ministries schools are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
Application Procedures
https://www.columba.vic.edu.au/employment/italianteacher/