Italian Teacher

HARKE Recruitment ·www.harke.com.au

Location Melbourne (Southeast), Victoria, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Secondary Open
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Italian Teacher | Primary & Junior Secondary | Full-Time | 2027

Location: Melbourne Inner East, VIC
Start: January 2027
Employment: Full-Time
Teaching Area: Italian – Primary and Junior Secondary
Salary: In accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement

2027 Salary & Conditions

Updated salary and employment conditions for Victorian Catholic schools are expected for 2027, with further remuneration details to be available once the new agreement is finalised.

About the School

HARKE has partnered with a highly regarded Catholic girls' school in Melbourne's inner east. The College combines a long-standing commitment to girls' education with contemporary teaching practice, strong student wellbeing and a focus on developing confident, capable learners. Staff work within a professional and collaborative environment that values innovation, lifelong learning and positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

About the Position

The College is seeking an Italian Teacher to join its Languages team from January 2027 in a full-time position.

The successful teacher will deliver Italian across Primary and Junior Secondary year levels, creating engaging and age-appropriate language learning experiences that build confidence, cultural understanding and strong foundational language skills.

Primary teaching experience is highly desirable, making this particularly suitable for an Italian specialist who is confident working with younger learners as well as students progressing into secondary school.

Experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and/or Middle Years Programme (MYP) would be advantageous but is not essential.

Skills and Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging Italian programs across Primary and Junior Secondary year levels.

  • Maintain high standards of student safeguarding, wellbeing and professional conduct.

  • Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues regarding learning and student progress.

  • Collaborate with Languages, Primary and Secondary teaching teams to support consistent curriculum delivery.

  • Contribute to curriculum planning and contemporary language pedagogy, including IB frameworks where applicable.

Requirements

  • Current registration with, or eligibility for registration with, the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).

  • Demonstrated capability teaching Italian.

  • Primary teaching experience is highly desirable.

  • Confidence teaching across both Primary and Junior Secondary settings.

  • IB PYP and/or MYP experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

  • Full Australian work rights.

  • Ability to support the values and ethos of a Catholic school community.

  • Two professional referees and completion of HARKE's onboarding and safeguarding requirements.

What HARKE Does

HARKE Recruitment partners with schools across Australia to connect educators with permanent and fixed-term opportunities. HARKE provides an easy, efficient and effective recruitment process, supporting teachers from initial interest through to interview and appointment.

To Apply

Submit a current CV and brief cover letter outlining:

  • Italian teaching experience and year levels taught

  • Primary teaching experience

  • Junior Secondary experience

  • Any IB PYP or MYP experience

  • Availability to commence in January 2027

Teachers with strong Primary Italian experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

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Who is hiring for the Italian Teacher role?
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Where is the Italian Teacher job located?
The Italian Teacher role with HARKE Recruitment is based in Melbourne (Southeast), VIC, AU.
Is the Italian Teacher role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at HARKE Recruitment.
What experience level is the Italian Teacher role?
The Italian Teacher position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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