Teacher – Junior Primary

At Portside Christian College, our purpose is to equip for life. We partner with families to inspire learning, ignite faith, care courageously and find a purposeful direction in life. Through a caring and supportive Christian Community, we seek to nurture each child to flourish. General Responsibilities ·    Commit to, the College Vision, Purpose, Values and Statement of Faith. ·     Act in accordance with all College policies and procedures, including the Staff Code of Conduct, and the  Staff Handbook. ·    Develop and maintain positive, restorative and collaborative relationships with staff, students and  parents. ·      Actively contribute to the Christian life of the College community. ·      Attend meetings, functions and extra-curricular activities as required. ·      Participate in the College’s ongoing Professional Learning opportunities. Role and Responsibilities ·    Demonstrate continuous improvement aligned with the Portside Christian College philosophy of education     and Standards of Professional Practice for Teachers. ·    Plan and implement  teaching and learning programs using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework from a biblical perspective aligned with the Australian Curriculum and SACE. ·    Model and promote best practice in Junior Primary pedagogy, teaching and learning that inspires learners. ·    Promote a restorative team and learning culture using KARR framework of kindness, agency, respect and responsiveness. ·    Liaise with the Student Wellbeing Coordinator and  Inclusion Support Team as required. ·    Actively participate in the faith community. Qualifications ·    South Australian Teacher Registration, or be eligible to obtain registration. ·    A Bachelor of Education qualification with previous Junior Primary teaching experience highly desirable. ·    South Australian Government Working with Children Check. ·    Current First Aid qualification – BELS First Aid training (HLTAID010) at a minimum. ·    Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) Training. Applications are to include ·    Cover letter, maximum 1 page ·   Written response to the above criteria, maximum 500 words ·    Resume outlining details of qualifications and areas of study, educational history, previous employment and relevant personal information ·    Completion of the Portside Christian College Employment Application form (Teaching or Non Teaching). Both forms are available on our website https://www.portside.sa.edu.au/careers ·    Please submit your application to application@portside.sa.edu.au prior to 9am on Monday 15 December 2025. Please note we may appoint before this date if a suitable candidate is found.