Upper Primary Teacher

Upper Primary Teacher

Cedar College is seeking a passionate, dedicated educator who will work collaboratively with a year level team to ensure optimal learning and nurturing of children’s physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. If you’re ready to make a positive impact, apply now!

UPPER PRIMARY TEACHER

POSITION OVERVIEW

Date created: 29/08/2024
Position Title: Upper Primary Teacher
Year level(s): TBA
Commencing: 22/01/2025
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
FTE equivalent: 1.0 FTE
FTE Salary: Commensurate with qualifications & experience

BRIEF DESCRIPTION, GENERAL TO ROLE

Key responsibilities: Classroom teacher, teaching a single year level between Years 3–6, teaching all aspects of The Australian Curriculum as pertinent to that year level. (Science, LOTE, PE, Health, and Performing Arts are taught by specialist teachers at Cedar College.)

Personal Requirements: Bachelor of Primary Education or equivalent, along with a desire to implement evidence-based teaching approaches. You will need to demonstrate a sincere commitment to Jesus Christ, the philosophy of Christian Education, and be actively involved in your local church.

DETAILS SPECIFIC TO THIS TEACHING ROLE

At Cedar College, we believe that children are created in the image of God and therefore are valued as unique and capable individuals, full of potential. We encourage our students to be curious about our world, to be inquisitive, investigate, create and develop 21st Century skills.

We value strong relationships that support a sense of belonging and we encourage our students to collaborate and to value and respect the thoughts and ideas of others.

Our learning environments are thoughtfully designed to allow students to feel comfortable and safe while inspiring them to learn through a broad range of learning opportunities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher with a repertoire of teaching techniques, including explicit teaching to equip students with the essential skills required to investigate, communicate ideas, and to be problem solvers.

We value hands-on learning, where students can actively participate in lessons and develop communication skills with their peers.

We are looking for a dedicated educator who will hold close to these values and will work collaboratively with a year level team to ensure optimal learning and nurturing of children’s physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Approved teacher education qualification, registered as a teacher in South Australia.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• A current RRHAN-EC certificate (Responding to the Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training).
• Protective Practices online course completion.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please download the Position Information Document for further details and requirements.

Applicants will need to complete an application form (obtainable by calling (08) 8261 3377) and attach a cover letter outlining their own beliefs about teaching and learning, and how they would be a valuable addition to our Upper Primary team at Cedar College.

Applications Close: Monday September 9, 2024, 4pm.

Find out more about Cedar College here.