Located at the heart of Queensland's vibrant Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast Grammar School is a leading independent, co-educational Christian school. We are committed to providing an outstanding educational experience that inspires students to achieve personal excellence and make a positive contribution to the world.

Sunshine Coast Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Primary Japanese Teacher to join our vibrant learning community for Semester 2, 2026.

This is a 0.4 FTE contract position, teaching Japanese to students in Years 4–6, working Monday to Wednesday from 11:00am – 3:05pm.

The successful applicant will play an important role in fostering students' language development and intercultural understanding while contributing to the continuity of the School's Prep–12 Japanese program.

About the Role

The Primary Japanese Teacher will:

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate Japanese language lessons to students in Years 4–6.

• Develop students' understanding of Japanese language and culture.

• Plan, assess and report on student learning in accordance with the Australian Curriculum.

• Work collaboratively with the Head of Japanese to support a coherent Prep–12 Japanese program.

• Create positive and inclusive learning environments that promote student engagement and success.

• Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues.

• Participate in professional learning and contribute to the broader life of the School.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A passion for teaching Japanese language and culture.

• Experience teaching Japanese in a Primary School setting.

• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.

• A commitment to evidence-informed teaching and student-centred learning.

• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider Languages team.

• Current Queensland teacher registration (or eligibility for registration).

What we offer:

• Competitive salary structure for teaching and support staff

• Recognition of, or opportunities to obtain, national accreditation as Highly Accomplished or Lead Teachers.

• 39 weeks of term-time for a school year

• Health and Wellbeing – access to a range of initiatives to promote health and wellbeing, including annual flu immunisation.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program

• Active Staff Social Club

• Access to relevant and interesting Professional Learning opportunities

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Applications

Applications should include:

• Submit a covering letter addressing the Position Requirements section found in the Position Description (Failure to address the Position Requirements may result in your application not being considered)

• Curriculum Vitae.

• The names and contact details of three professional referees.

Due to the volume of applications, only applicants successful in proceeding to interview will be contacted.