Primary Years Teacher, Mid-Year Reception

• Full-time or part-time Term 3 and 4 opportunity available
• Values-centred Catholic College 
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

Mercedes College is an International Baccalaureate, Reception to Year 12 Catholic College located in leafy Springfield, SA. Driven by our vision to be a sustainable, internationally-minded, world class school, we proudly support each student to develop academically, socially and personally so that each can confidently take their place in the world. 

About the role:

Due to increasing enrolment demand, we are seeking an experienced Early Years teacher for our mid-year reception class. 

This temporary opportunity is for Terms 3 and 4, 2024. Reception Orientation visits on 13,14, 21 and 28 June as well as pre-school visits to Early Learning Centre's prior to school start will also be required.

For Terms 3 and 4, the successful incumbent will be required Monday to Friday, and either a full-time or part-time (0.8FTE) fraction will be considered.  

About you

• You are highly competent and committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students can flourish in all aspects of their humanity. 
• You develop strong and positive working relationships with your students and establish highly engaging learning environments in and out of the classroom.
• You thrive on understanding and building strong relationships of educational trust with your students. You know the curriculum well and how to teach it in the early/Primary Years setting. 
• You thrive on working collaboratively with your colleagues (Teacher and ESO), families, and the wider education community. You facilitate student learning and actively engage in your own continuous professional and personal learning and formation.
• Knowledge of the IB programmes will be an advantage, yet is not essential.

For more information, consult the Position Information Document (PID) on the Mercedes College website https://www.mercedes.catholic.edu.au/about-mercedes/careers/

For a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Ciplys (Executive Director – Human Resources) on 0428 819 ***

How to apply

Email your application to ***********@mercedes.catholic.edu.au, addressed to Mr. Andrew Balkwill (Principal),comprising:

1. Cover letter outlining the following (no more than 1 A4 page):
   • Your preferred fraction (i.e. full time or part-time. If part-time please include preferred fraction)
   • Please outline what has motivated you to apply and what you think you can contribute as a mid-year reception intake teacher
2. A copy of your CV, including 3 referees
3. Completed Applicant Declaration Form (See the Mercedes College website https://www.mercedes.catholic.edu.au/about-mercedes/careers/)
4. A copy of your:
   1. Teacher’s Registration Certificate
   2. Qualifications
   3. Working With Children Check
   4. Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN) Certificate
   5. First Aid Certificate

Appointment will be subject to Working with Children and Catholic screening clearances. 

Applications close: 9am Thursday 11th April 2024

Mercedes College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant prior to the application close date.