Teacher

Purpose of the Role

The Junior School Teacher is accountable to the Head of Junior School to educate students from Foundation to Year 6 — developing their literacy and numeracy skills and fostering spiritual, social, physical, and emotional growth so that students may reach their full potential.

Subject areas include all areas of the Australian Curriculum. Teachers will use a variety of effective techniques and technologies to engage students with the learning process according to their age, level of ability, and individual needs.

Additional Reporting Relationships

The Junior School Teacher reports to the Deputy Head of Junior School (F–2 or 3–6) regarding classroom, curriculum, behaviour, and student welfare.

A Christian Example

Each employee is required to behave in a manner consistent with the principles and beliefs of the school’s Christian ethos, as contained in Policy A2.01 – Vision, Mission, Core Purpose, Statement of Faith and Core Values.

They must provide a specifically Christian role model and example:

• To all students and families associated with the school, as well as others outside the school community.
• Of a faith-filled and Christ-centred life.
• Performing their role diligently and with a servant heart.
• Showing that the body of Christ has many parts, and each part has a role to play that others depend upon.

In their interactions with students, parents, staff, contractors, and visitors, employees should be sensitive to the needs and circumstances of others—showing grace, forgiveness, and always acting as an example of a follower of Christ.

Summary of Work Responsibilities

1. Meeting the Diverse Needs of Students

• Develop, conduct, and teach a classroom programme.
• Analyse student information, assessments, and reports.
• Identify students with learning needs and develop individual education plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate with subject teachers, Pastoral Care Leaders, specialists, and agencies to support students experiencing difficulties.
• Attend staff meetings and other relevant school events.
• Prepare for and participate in parent-teacher interviews.

2. Teaching Responsibilities

• Understand the curriculum and develop approaches that support the Christian ethos of the school.
• Maintain current knowledge of the Australian Curriculum.
• Program units of work and prepare lessons that support curriculum objectives.
• Motivate and stimulate student interest in subjects taught.
• Set and assess student work.
• Prepare written reports on student progress and achievement.
• Maintain appropriate behaviour and discipline procedures aligned with school policy.

3. Contributing to a Safe and Healthy Workplace

• Follow Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) instructions and policies.
• Report accidents and hazards.
• Care for their own safety and that of others, including volunteers, students, and parents.
• Actively participate in rehabilitation and return-to-work programmes.

4. Professional Development

• Attend professional development and training required by the school.
• Actively seek opportunities to increase knowledge, experience, and skills.

5. School Involvement

• Participate in the life of the school, including staff meetings and school events.

Essential Criteria

General Requirements

• Sincere faith in Jesus Christ and active involvement in a local church community.
• Passion for Christian education and integrating a biblical worldview into teaching, curriculum, and relationships.

Qualifications, Education, and Professional Memberships

• Teaching degree.
• Current teacher registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRBSA).
• Completed Responding to Abuse and Neglect training.
• Valid Working With Children Check.

Abilities, Aptitudes, and Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate desired outcomes.
• Effective time and workload management skills.
• Commitment to meeting the educational needs of students.
• Openness to new ideas and directions.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to analyse situations and make sound judgments or decisions.
• Capacity to handle complex situations within tight timeframes.

Experience

• Experience developing and providing learning support to students.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of a broad range of physical, psychological, and learning needs.

Desired Criteria

Attributes that are not essential but would enhance job performance:

• Additional skills, experience, or qualifications that contribute to the holistic and spiritual development of students.

Agreement

The requirements of this job description describe the general nature and responsibility of work in this position.

These statements are not exhaustive of all duties, tasks, and skills required.

This job description should be read in conjunction with the employee’s:

• Current Employment Agreement
• Enterprise Agreement
• Relevant School Policies

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties or follow additional instructions from their Immediate Responsible Officer or Executive Leader, as necessary to support the school’s compliance with legislative obligations.

Through consultation, responsibilities may be varied temporarily as needed, but within the appropriate skill and responsibility levels of the position.

By signing this job description, I agree that it accurately reflects my role.