Junior Primary / Primary Teacher in Adelaide

We are seeking two exceptional Primary teachers, ideally with experience in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, to join our dynamic and supportive team. An opportunity has become available for two dedicated and enthusiastic Junior Primary/Primary Teachers with a passion for children and learning to join our team at Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School - one of Adelaide's leading independent schools. We have been recognised as one of Australia's most innovative schools in the 2022 Australian Education Awards.

The successful applicant will work within a supportive team in an outstanding, vibrant school committed to inspiring and developing students’ spiritual, academic, emotional and social potential through our values of 'Love, Collaborate, Explore'. The positions are contract roles for 2027.

The successful applicant will:

• Demonstrate an active understanding of the IB PYP
• Have relevant teaching experience and tertiary qualifications
• Be supportive of the Christian ethos of the School
• Possess a passion for education, children, learning, relationships and teamwork
• Possess a thorough knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and the capacity to write, deliver and evaluate differentiated teaching and learning programs
• Be confident integrating various forms of ICT in a resource rich learning environment
• Have the capacity to communicate co-operatively and proactively with students, staff and parents
• Have a commitment to student wellbeing and an understanding of the social and emotional needs of children
• Show a commitment to continued professional learning
• Describe instances in which their organisational skills have proven to be critical
• Demonstrate ongoing initiative and collaboration
• Show initiative, flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

The successful applicant will also be expected to either hold, or have the capacity to gain, a valid working with children check and teacher registration in South Australia. Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School is a child safe employer and the safety, protection and well-being of all students is of fundamental importance to us. We are committed to fulfilling our duty of care to all of our students and to provide a child safe environment. As such, applicants are subject to pre-employment screening.

We provide a rich learning environment where we value students as individuals. Strong collaboration with our parents is a hallmark of our school. We have a sister school in Japan and provide an R - Year 12 education in partnership with Endeavour College.

Applicants should include a short statement of the vision that they would bring to the role as per the position description, and details of a current working with children check and three referees, one of whom would ideally be a current supervisor and another a pastoral referee.