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SalaryPE Teacher | Junior School
- Short term contract | Term 3 - 4
- Part-time 0.6 Fraction (Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays)
- International Baccalaureate World School
Mercedes College is South Australia's only Catholic school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum from Reception to Year 12. Set on one campus, featuring beautiful gardens and open space, we are a learning community in the Mercy tradition, where the Mercy Keys – or values – are actively lived by the whole community: compassion, loyalty, justice, integrity, responsibility and mutual respect. With everyone welcome, and a strong sense of belonging, our progressive curriculum provides opportunities enabling every student to reach their full potential.
About the role
We are seeking applications from suitably qualified teachers with experience teaching Physical Education (PE) in the junior years. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrable experience or capacity to teach Reception - Year 5.
The opportunity is a contract for Term 3 - 4 (Monday 22nd July - Friday 13th December 2024).
About you
Mercedes College teachers 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.
They develop strong and positive working relationships with their students and establish highly engaging learning environments in and out of the classroom.
They have expert knowledge within their learning area/s and the curriculum; they know how to teach and assess it and they know their students.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the wider education community, our teachers facilitate student learning and actively engage in their own continuous professional and personal learning and formation.
Mercedes College is a child safe organisation in which all members of the community share in the responsibility for the care and protection of young people in our care.
Knowledge of the IB programmes will be an advantage, yet is not essential.
Find out more by reading the Position Description.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Ciplys (Executive Director – Human Resources) on 0428 819 ***.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please email the following to ***********@mercedes.catholic.edu.au, addressed to Mr Andrew Balkwill (Principal):
- Cover letter addressing the following (no more than 1 A4 page):
- Your experience teaching PE at the junior years
- The subjects you are trained to teach
- Your motivation for applying at Mercedes College and what you think you can contribute to the Mercedes College community.
- Maximum 3 page CV outlining qualifications, relevant experience, professional development and 3 referees.
- Completed Applicant Declaration Form
Appointment will be subject to Working with Children and Catholic screening clearances.
Applications close: 8am Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Mercedes College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant prior to the application close date
