Primary Teacher Early Years

Full-Time | Fixed-Term | 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027

Founded in 1983, Swan Christian College is a co-educational Christian school in Swan Valley, educating around 1,800 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The College focuses on developing character and academic excellence with Christ-centred education that nurtures the spiritual, academic, emotional, and social growth of every student.

Swan Christian College is seeking a passionate and nurturing Early Years Teacher to join our Primary School teaching team. This is a full-time position commencing 1 January 2027 and is a fixed-term contract for the full year. You will create a nurturing, play-based learning environment where every child is known, valued and supported to grow holistically.

This is not just a role, it’s a sacred opportunity to inspire enthusiasm, creativity, and character in young children. You will nurture with purpose and conviction, sowing seeds of faith and learning that will shape lives for eternity.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Actively contribute to the spiritual, academic, sporting, cultural and social life of the College.
• Deliver engaging learning programs that support student growth and cater to diverse learning needs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and the wider College community.
• Plan, assess and monitor student learning within a biblical framework, using data to inform progress and achievement.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and staying current with developments in education and your teaching area.
• Collaborate as a supportive team member while adhering to College policies, values and practices.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and is an active member of a Christian Church, living in accordance with the Association’s Statement of Faith and Educational Objectives.
• Possesses Early Childhood teaching qualifications with strong knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework V2.0.
• A warm, collaborative and relationship-focused approach to learning and wellbeing.
• Can develop early literacy, numeracy, oral language and social-emotional skills in children within a play-based environment.
• Passionate for inclusive education, nature-based learning and Christian education.
• Holds a current Working with Children Check and valid TRBWA registration or willingness to apply for one.

Desirable Selection Criteria:
(Include where appropriate in your response)

• Experience with Talk for Writing and Talk for Reading approaches.
• UFLI training or experience in systematic, explicit phonics instruction.
• An understanding of how to use intentional teaching and rich language interactions to extend children’s learning.

What We Offer:

• A purpose-filled teaching role in a vibrant, faith-aligned school community.
• Competitive salary packaging, professional development, and staff support structures.
• A collaborative, prayerful and supportive Christian work culture.

How to Apply:

If you’re a dedicated educator seeking to make a meaningful contribution, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: Working with Us

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes a list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 23rd September 2026, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

• A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying
• A current resume/CV
• Copies of qualifications
• Copies of current TRBWA registration and Working with Children Card, or willingness to apply for one.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Valary Marwanga on (08) 9374 8300 or email valary.marwanga@swan.wa.edu.au

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 1000 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:

“We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”