Years 7-12 Teacher in Adelaide

Employment Status: Fixed Term/Contract and Permanent Opportunities

The Opportunity

Part time/full time, permanent and contract opportunities exist in the following subject areas at our Senior School (Years 10-12):

• Senior Design and Technology
• Senior English
• Senior Economics
• Senior Religious Education

The Years 7-12 Teacher is responsible for creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment in which every student is known, supported and challenged to achieve success. Working collaboratively with leaders, colleagues, students and families.

The Years 7-12 Teacher:

• Plans and delivers comprehensive, balanced and challenging learning programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum and responsive to students’ individual learning needs, abilities and learning styles.
• Creates a safe, welcoming, orderly and productive classroom environment by establishing positive relationships, clear expectations and effective behaviour education practices.
• Uses purposeful assessment, constructive feedback and accurate record-keeping to monitor student learning, inform teaching practice and report student progress and achievement.
• Works in partnership with colleagues, parents and caregivers to support students’ learning, wellbeing and engagement, including developing Individual Learning Plans where appropriate.
• Contributes actively to the Catholic identity, professional life and broader community of the College through collaboration, professional learning, College activities and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Champion the Catholic identity and mission of the College by modelling Catholic values, contributing positively to the ethos of Nazareth, and supporting the faith, learning and community life of the College.
• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum, applying appropriate curriculum knowledge, contemporary teaching methods and educational technologies to facilitate successful learning.
• Respond effectively to the diverse needs of students by identifying individual learning needs and styles, differentiating learning experiences, and providing appropriate support and challenge so every student can experience success.
• Create a positive and productive learning environment by building respectful relationships with students, establishing clear expectations and routines, maintaining an orderly and welcoming classroom, and applying College behaviour education policies and practices consistently.
• Assess, monitor and report student learning by using a range of purposeful assessment methods, maintaining accurate and comprehensive records, providing constructive feedback, and preparing detailed and informative reports for students and families.
• Support student wellbeing and safety by assisting students who are hurt, unwell or in distress, undertaking supervision duties diligently, and complying with relevant child safeguarding, work health and safety, legislative and College requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and caregivers through timely, respectful and professional communication about student learning, achievement, engagement and wellbeing, including participation in parent-teacher interviews and other College activities.
• Work collaboratively with leaders and colleagues to reflect on and improve teaching practice, contribute to curriculum and College initiatives, support College activities, and participate positively in meetings, professional learning, training and professional review processes.
• Fulfil professional and administrative responsibilities by meeting students at designated locations and times, completing required records and tasks accurately and promptly, protecting confidential information, and undertaking other duties as required by the Principal or delegate.

About You

Nazareth is seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Years 7-12 Teacher who brings warmth, professionalism and a genuine commitment to helping every student feel known, valued and capable. The successful candidate will be a positive role model who approaches their work with care, integrity and enthusiasm. They will be a clear and respectful communicator who builds trusting relationships with students, colleagues, parents and caregivers. Collaborative and team-oriented, they will value the contribution of others, respond constructively to feedback and contribute positively to a connected school community. Organised, dependable and self-directed, they will use initiative and sound judgement to manage competing priorities and meet required timelines. They will be committed to continually developing their professional knowledge and practice through reflection, professional learning and engagement with contemporary educational developments. Most importantly, they will demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission, values and Catholic ethos of Nazareth. They will embrace the College’s inclusive and community-focused culture and share our belief that every student and family should be known, celebrated and supported.

For further information refer to the Position Description.

Why Us?

At Nazareth, people, relationships and community are at the heart of everything we do. You'll be welcomed into a supportive and inclusive environment where your contribution is valued and your work helps strengthen a thriving community of belonging and connection.