Physical Education Key Teacher (Junior School)

• Join a thriving, distinctly Christian community experiencing exciting growth
• Oversee curriculum implementation and outworking of key sports programs/events
• This is a tenured Position of Responsibility alongside an ongoing Junior School teaching role, Start January 2027

About Our College

Emmaus Christian College is a multi-campus, non-denominational school, providing quality, distinctly Christian education from ELC to Year 12.

We are passionate about delivering exceptional, biblically-based education, and want to partner with you as we outwork our vision of Inspiring Hearts and Inspiring Minds.

Our aim is that our students will graduate as confident and compassionate young adults, well-equipped to take their place in the world. We seek to foster a commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion to live life in such a way as to bring honour and glory to God, in staff and students alike.

About the Role

• Oversee the Junior School Physical Education Curriculum, at our Brooklyn Park.
• Support a strategic approach to growing participation and excellence across the College sports program.
• In conjunction with the Sports Program Coordinator and Sports Administration Team, assist with the promotion of co-curricular student participation (eg. SACSA).
• Conduct trials, coaching and supervision of co-curricular sports (eg. SACSA).
• Demonstrate excellent skills and understanding of teaching and learning in a primary school setting, utilising a range of teaching methodologies.

The advertised position represents an exciting opportunity to join the Physical Education team at Emmaus Christian College. The Junior School Teacher role is ongoing, however the Physical Education Key Teacher is offered for a three-year tenure to the successful applicant.

For further information regarding the position, please view the full position description available on our website at https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment

About You

• A committed Christian with a deep desire to serve Jesus Christ as Lord.
• Demonstrated passion for Biblically based Christian education.
• An appropriate qualification in Teacher Education, with a focus on Health and Physical Education.
• Demonstrated passion and ability to teach Health and Physical Education to students across ELC - Year 6.
• A demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire young people to achieve their potential, catering for students with a range of learning abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in working with staff, parents and students.
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving, flexibility, priority setting and time management.
• Demonstrated passion for physical education and health, motivating students to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Current Teachers’ Registration, valid Working With Children Check, RRHAN-EC and First Aid certification.

What We Offer

At Emmaus Christian College, we value our employees beyond the workplace. As a member of our Christ-centred community, your unique gifts and talents will be cherished. We are united in our commitment to serve Jesus and inspire young people through high-quality education.

We recognise that we are blessed with staff who are dedicated and skilled, we offer the following to further nurture our team’s wellbeing, development and success.

• A distinctly Christian organisation with a unified mission for Christian education, including regular staff devotions and worship.
• Staff member discounts on student fees.
• Staff Team Building Day and professional development opportunities.
• Strong culture of hospitality with social events and celebrations throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive salaries and benefits.

If you have a passion for actively contributing to growing God’s kingdom and seeing young people thrive, we invite you to apply!

Submitting Your Application

Closing Date: 9:00am, Wednesday 19th August 2026.

Applicants should provide:

1. A written application that addresses the selection criteria outlined in the position description, available at https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment
2. Curriculum Vitae, which provides full personal details, qualifications, previous employment and experience.
3. A completed ‘Application for Teaching Position Form’, available at https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment

Application submissions must be sent to recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au and include all three documents to be considered. Please reference the Job ID in the subject line: Job ID 260801.

For further information, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8292 3888 or recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au

Emmaus Christian College

Brooklyn Park, SA

Website: https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au

Principal: Andrew Linke

Affiliation: Christian

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

200 Students

Multi Campus

Emmaus Christian College is an independent, non-denominational Christian school seeking to provide a high quality Christian education to children and young people from Christian families who are actively involved in their local church and other families who fully support the involvement of their children in the Christian life and expression of the school. It is one school, two campuses. The Brooklyn Park campus caters for ELC to Year 6. The South Plympton campus caters for Foundation to Year 12.

Application Instructions

Submitting Your Application

Closing Date: 9:00am, Wednesday 19th August 2026.

Applicants should provide:

1. A written application that addresses the selection criteria outlined in the position description, available at https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment
2. Curriculum Vitae, which provides full personal details, qualifications, previous employment and experience.
3. A completed ‘Application for Teaching Position Form’, available at https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment

Application submissions must be sent to recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au and include all three documents to be considered. Please reference the Job ID in the subject line: Job ID 260801.

For further information, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8292 3888 or recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au