<p><b>LOTE (Chinese) Teacher </b></p><p>Are you a VIT registered LOTE (Chinese) Teacher looking to join a friendly and innovative teaching team? This is an exciting opportunity to join Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School in the role of LOTE (Chinese) Teacher, commencing in Term 3, 2022. At Good Shepherd, we are passionate about providing high quality education within a caring Christian environment. The School understands Christian education to be concerned with the complete development of the individual in all aspects of his/her being. We are determined to equip our students with the skills they need to thrive in today’s and tomorrow’s world. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>About the Role </b></p><p>• Deliver an engaging LOTE (Chinese) Program for Prep to Year 6 students. </p><p>• Work in a collaborative Specialists Team of nine Specialist teachers. </p><p>• Part-time position – 2 hours per week (face-to-face teaching from 9.30am–11.00am on a Friday). </p><p>• Commencing in Term 3 of 2022. </p><p><i><b>Want to know more? </b>A detailed Position Description is available upon request. Please <a href="https://www.gslps.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-LOTE-Chinese-Teacher-Position-Description.pdf" rel="nofollow">click here</a> to obtain a copy.</i></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><b>Why work for Good Shepherd? </b></p><p>• Outstanding close-knit community culture. </p><p>• Committed to excellence and innovation. </p><p>• Passionate about 21st Century learning and the learning that matters. </p><p>• Dedicated to our staff, their wellbeing and their professional development. </p><p>• Well-resourced School - Classroom Teachers are supported by Specialist Programs in the areas of Visual Arts, Music, Drama, LOTE, Information Technology, Physical Education, Learning Enhancement and Pastoral Care. </p><p>• Competitive remuneration. </p><p><i><b>To learn more about the School,</b> please visit www.gslps.vic.edu.au. </i></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Our Ideal Candidate </b></p><p>The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate; </p><p>• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). </p><p>• Degree level qualification or higher in Education/Teaching (essential) and qualifications in Chinese Language or Chinese Studies (desirable). </p><p>• Skills and experience in the teaching of the Chinese (Mandarin). </p><p>• Knowledge of how to plan and teach a curriculum that develops 21st Century leaning skills, with a particular emphasis on the areas of collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication. </p><p>• Commitment to maximising student learning as demonstrated through the delivery of high quality teaching. </p><p>• Capacity to be innovative in the differentiation of learning experiences for students. </p><p>• Capacity to develop sustained and trusting relationships with staff members, students and parents. </p><p>• Commitment to collaborate with members of staff to build a team environment that supports students’ learning. </p><p>• Commitment to personal professional development. </p><p>• Understanding of and commitment to the ethos of Christian school education. </p><p><i><b>Does this sound like you?</b> If so, we would love to hear from you. Instructions on how to apply are listed below. </i></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>How to Apply </b></p><p>Applicants are to submit their application electronically via email to Lauren Hodges, Director of Business Services (lauren.hodges&#64;gslps.vic.edu.au). Applications are to include: </p><p>• Cover letter </p><p>• Curriculum Vitae, including your qualifications, experience and the contact details for at least two professional referees. </p><p>• A brief statement addressing each of the selection criteria listed above. </p><p><b>Applications close: Friday 3rd June 2022. </b></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i>Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in children’s best interests and keeping them safe from harm. The School promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability, those who are from a culturally or linguistically diverse background or those who are of Aboriginal heritage. All applicants are to be aware that the School carries out appropriate checks to ensure candidates are suitable for working within a child safe school environment.</i></p><p><br /></p><p>For more information, please contact: </p><p>Lauren Hodges<br />Director of Business Services<br />Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary School<br />lauren.hodges&#64;gslps.vic.edu.au<br />Phone: (03) 9726 2900</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>