AddressAbout Pedare:
Pedare is a coeducational Anglican and Uniting Church school comprising of Junior (R-5), Middle (Years 6-9) and Senior (Years 10-12) based in Golden Grove. We are committed to developing young people to make a difference in our global community and passionate about providing our students with the best education and learning curriculum. Here at Pedare we have been operating since 1986 and we have over 1,100 students.
The Junior School is a place of warmth, focus, stimulation, and achievement with three main priorities: education, values, and safety. It is here the Pedare journey begins in a personal environment where great attention is given to each individual child by knowing and understanding their learning and interests. As strengths are recognised, we strive to support and enhance them whilst maintaining balance and providing a range of opportunities in a variety of disciplines.
The Opportunity:
We have an exciting 12-month contract opportunity for a Junior Primary Teacher to join our team commencing in January 2025. In this role, you will be required to work 0.4 FTE in a job shared capacity with a fellow Teacher and therefore, must be willing to work as a team to create an environment where students flourish.
Reporting to the Head of Junior School, the successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a passion for inspiring students in their learnings.
The role:
- Have thorough knowledge of the subject matter to enable the course objectives to be taught
- Set programmes and lesson objectives based on the Australian curriculum
- Understanding of and experience in the Primary Years Programme and / or Guided Inquiry
- Give feedback to students, encourage and involve students in class to enable them to fulfil their potential
- Maintain control of class discipline to sustain appropriate work habits and promote a trusting and caring approach within the classroom
- Use appropriate assessment items and accurately record all marks and results for student assessment
- Ability to relate well to students, recognising both the pastoral and educative aspects of the student-teacher relationship
- Maintain current knowledge of pedagogy and subject disciplines
- Ability to collaborate with other Pedare staff
- Ability to relate well to students, recognising both the pastoral and educative aspects of the student-teacher relationship
- Maintain an interest in the welfare of students and promote the wellbeing of students
- Some out of hours may be required due to role requirements
- Willingness to participate in extra-curricular is required
What we need:
- A current South Australian Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN) certificate
- Current Teacher Registration Certificate in South Australia
- First Aid and CPR Certificate (preferred)
- Academic Transcripts and Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, Statements of Service
All certificates and qualification(s) must be provided to the College prior to commencement of employment; and the College requires the applicant to disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people.
Our Culture:
At Pedare we believe in providing a vibrant, professional and collaborative place to work where everyone is welcomed into our community. We understand no day is the same, therefore, we provide ongoing support and resources to help you deliver a positive environment where our students can thrive.
WE ARE ONE, WE ARE PEDARE.
Your Benefits:
- Rewarding work - every day you know you’re making a real difference
- Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via Maxxia)
- Generous discount with tuition fees for your children attending Pedare
- Free external, confidential counselling via our EAP program
- Available staff carpark
Next Steps:
Applications, including a letter of application addressing the selection criteria, Curriculum Vitae and the names of three (3) professional referees should be received by 9am on Monday 15 July 2024 and be addressed to: Naomi Bruce, Manager People and Culture by clicking APPLY NOW.
Only applications from suitably qualified teachers, registered (or able to be registered) in South Australia, will be considered.
Whilst this teaching role has nominated a primary section, the successful candidate will be appointed as a Teacher and Pedare reserves the right to allocate year level based on training, experience and timetable requirements for each semester.
