Position: French Teacher
Term: Permanent part-time
Hours: 26 hours per week, 4 days per week, Tuesday to Friday.
Starting: Term 4, Monday 30 September 2024
Applications close: 9am Wednesday, 18 September 2024
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received and an appointment made prior to the advertising close date.
About the role:
Brisbane Montessori School (BMS) invites applications for an experienced French teacher with a sound knowledge of the Primary/Secondary (Year 1 to Year 9) French curriculum and strong organisational skills. The commencement date for this position is Monday, September 30th, 2024, for Term 4. The role is permanent and part-time, 26 hours per week, across 4 days from Tuesday to Friday.
Essential Application Requirements:
• QCT registered
• Positive Notice Blue card (working with children check)
• Current First Aid and CPR Qualifications (HLTAID012 & HLTAID009)
• Hold and maintain rights to work in Australia.
We warmly invite dynamic, engaging and qualified French teachers with a positive demeanour, flexibility and willingness to embrace the Montessori Philosophy. This is a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative, responsible and hardworking person to join our outstanding team and play a key role in an authentic Montessori community.
Applications are to be made to the attention of Chris Peach, Principal and should include the following:
• Up-to-date resume
• A written response (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities of the role
• At least two confidential referee direct line managers' contact details. One MUST be a current direct line manager. (By submitting this application, you agree that our staff can contact your referees (if required) prior to our preliminary screening.)
What you can look forward to:
Brisbane Montessori School (BMS) is a humble 7-hectare school facilitating students aged from birth to 16 years and is set to grow. We are nestled in a picturesque, private corner on the banks of the Brisbane River beside Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket. Just 14km from Brisbane’s Central Business District, BMS provides an unhindered and abundant learning space. Our purpose-built and organically inspired learning environments are designed to spark student interest, develop critical thinking skills, and foster a sense of achievement and self-worth, within a non-competitive setting. Accompanying BMS’ beautiful environment, you’ll be part of a vibrant and motivating Montessori team. You can look forward to a fulfilling culture that encourages wellbeing and professional development through a variety of unique staff programs. Our human resource providers also offer a range of retail and wellbeing discounts for Headspace, BCF, Myer, JB Hi-Fi, and more.
We offer the following Montessori programmes:
• Parent Child Programme (PCP) Birth - 15 months
• Montessori Independent Toddler Community (MITC) 15 months – 3 year olds
• Children's House (3 – 6 year olds)
• Lower Primary (6 – 9 year olds)
• Upper Primary (9 – 12 year olds)
• Middle School & Year 10 (12 – 16 year olds)
• Senior School Years 11 & 12 (Opening January 2026).
Why Brisbane Montessori School:
Learn more by watching our Montessori Explained Videos: https://www.bms.qld.edu.au/enrolments/why-brisbane-montessori-school
What Can We Offer Our Employees?
• Working Conditions within an Enterprise Agreement
• Opportunity to work within a beautiful, highly regarded Montessori setting
• July 2025 renewal of First Aid, CPR training and support
• Ongoing Professional Development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistant Program.
Should you have any queries about this opportunity, please contact: recruitment@bms.qld.edu.au
Join an authentic Montessori school community today!