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French Teacher (7-12)

Frensham Schools (see more jobs from this school)


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: LOTE , French

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 17 September 2025


Frensham is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic French Teacher to join us on a full-time basis commencing Term 1, 2025.

<p><strong>About Frensham</strong></p> <p>Established in 1913, Frensham is one of Australia’s most respected boarding and day schools for girls. Frensham inspires its students to be critical, ethical and flexible thinkers, equipped to be future leaders in a complex and rapidly changing world.</p> <p>Frensham is an outward-looking and forward-thinking school. Our passionate and dedicated staff work as a highly professional team that takes the time to consider and support each girl’s individual learning, growth and development as independent, empowered young people. Our belief is that students rise to the intellectual life around them, which creates a culture designed to inspire intellectual and emotional growth and maturity, helping every student to thrive.</p> <p>In a stimulating living and learning environment, surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty, girls are challenged and supported to develop the skills and the motivation to contribute positively to their local and global communities. They are taught to value kindness, resilience, empathy and compassion, and to carry these attributes with them for life, alongside the School’s core values.</p> <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <p>Frensham is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic <strong>French Teacher</strong> to join us on a full-time basis commencing Term 1, 2026.</p> <p>The Frensham Languages Faculty works collaboratively to promote French and Latin as challenging and exciting fields of learning and support students who choose to undertake other languages delivered online through the NSW School of Languages.</p> <p>The Languages Faculty is well organised and resourced:</p> <ul> <li>Teachers are engaged in supporting students, both within and beyond the classroom</li> <li>Differentiation of programs, assessments and teaching strategies is highly developed</li> <li>Students are encouraged to undertake languages at the highest level.</li> </ul> <p>The position would suit:</p> <ul> <li>Experienced teachers with proven success in teaching at all levels, and keenness to join outstanding colleagues and highly motivated students in Australia’s leading boarding school for girls, or</li> <li>Recent graduates with proven ability to meet the goals of the faculty over time.</li> </ul> <p>They will be a passionate, inspirational and energetic classroom teacher with the proven ability to improve student learning outcomes.&nbsp;</p> <p>All teaching staff are committed to a professional learning program focused on improvement in professional practice as part of a school-wide pursuit of excellence in teaching.</p> <p><strong>Position Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Possesses the appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications relevant to the position.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in teaching HSC French Continuers and French Extension.</li> <li>Dynamic and effective classroom practitioner.</li> <li>Ability to differentiate instruction and cater for a range of learning abilities and needs.</li> <li>Thorough understanding of the learning process, including the role of assessment and feedback.</li> <li>Understanding what ‘best-practice’ and ‘next-practice’ look like for French teaching.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Personal Capabilities and Characteristics</strong></p> <ul> <li>Commitment to the values and ethos of Frensham Schools.&nbsp;</li> <li>Enthusiasm for working as part of a highly professional and motivated team.</li> <li>Willingness to contribute to the full life of the School, through involvement in Boarding and co-curricular activities.</li> <li>Possesses the ability to integrate and utilise technology to enhance teaching and learning.</li> <li>Commitment to ongoing professional development.</li> <li>Open-minded, collaborative, enthusiastic and optimistic.</li> <li>Personal integrity, honesty and fairness.</li> <li>Creative and well-organised.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please note:</strong> The provision of accommodation on campus may be available to a suitable candidate.</p> <p><strong>Commencement: </strong>Term 1, 2026.</p>
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<p><strong>Applications:&nbsp;</strong>Applications should be addressed to the Head of Frensham, Mr Geoff Marsh, and must include a statement of educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, university transcripts and the contact details of three referees.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Please email your application to:&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au?subject=French%20Teacher%20%287-12%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=French%20Teacher%20%287-12%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au?subject=French%20Teacher%20%287-12%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@frensham.nsw.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Closing date for applications:&nbsp;</strong>Wednesday, 17 September 2025.</p> <p>Early applications are appreciated to assist in the interview process.</p> <p><strong>Further information:&nbsp;</strong>Call Victoria Hindmarch, +61 2 4860 2000.</p> <p>All staff at Frensham Schools take an active role in ensuring our Child Protection programs, policies and processes are at the forefront of all that we do. A Working with Children Check Clearance Number must be provided to the School prior to confirmation of the appointment.</p>