At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging French classes and create inclusive learning experiences for adult learners.
- Company: Join Pines Learning, a welcoming not-for-profit focused on community and lifelong learning.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, small class sizes, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Commitment to child safety and a collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping adults achieve their language goals and cultural understanding.
- Qualifications: Advanced French proficiency and experience teaching adults required.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 $ per year.
Pines Learning is seeking a passionate and engaging French Language Trainer to join our Community Programs team in Doncaster East. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced language educator to deliver high-quality French classes that help adult learners build language skills, cultural understanding, confidence, and community connections.
Our language programs attract learners who are passionate about travel, culture, lifelong learning, and maintaining or extending their existing language skills. We currently offer French and Italian language and conversation classes across varying levels of proficiency and introduce new beginner programs to meet community demand.
About the Role
As our French Language Trainer, you will design and deliver engaging adult learning experiences that develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You will create a welcoming and inclusive environment where learners feel supported, challenged, and inspired to continue their language-learning journey. Reporting to the Community Programs Lead, you will contribute to Pines Learning’s commitment to lifelong learning, community participation and educational excellence.
About You
You are passionate about language education and enjoy helping adults achieve their personal learning goals. You will bring:
- Advanced proficiency and experience teaching French language skills to adult learners.
- Strong classroom facilitation and communication skills.
- A learner-centred approach and understanding of adult learning principles.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to create inclusive, enjoyable and engaging learning experiences.
Why Join Pines Learning?
At Pines Learning, we believe learning strengthens individuals, communities and wellbeing. You’ll join a welcoming not-for-profit organisation that values: Integrity | Compassion | Respect | Excellence. Our small class sizes, supportive learning environment and strong community focus allow trainers to build meaningful connections with learners while sharing their passion for language and culture.
Child Safety Commitment
Pines Learning is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and is a Child Safe Organisation. All staff and trainers are expected to uphold Child Safe Standards and contribute to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging French classes for adult learners.
- Develop lesson plans and learning resources that cater to diverse learner needs.
- Facilitate language acquisition through practical communication activities and conversation-based learning.
- Encourage active participation and foster learner confidence.
- Incorporate cultural content that brings language learning to life.
- Monitor attendance and maintain accurate course documentation.
- Contribute positively to the supportive and collaborative culture of Pines Learning.
Requirements
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience teaching French Language skills to adults.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one).
- Demonstrated ability to engage learners from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
- Experience in Learn Local, Neighbourhood House or adult community education settings.
- Experience teaching beginner, intermediate and conversation-focused language programs.
- Experience delivering online or blended learning.
- A willingness to explore opportunities to extend the Pines Learning Language class offerings to include new entry level (Beginners) French classes.
French Language Trainer employer: Pines Learning
Pines Learning offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where educators can thrive while helping adult learners develop essential language skills. The company is committed to fostering community connections and cultural understanding through its diverse language programs. With opportunities for professional growth and collaboration, Pines Learning is an attractive employer for passionate educators.
