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Year 5/6 Teacher

Position Type
Teaching
Commence Date
21 Jul 2025 to 11 Dec 2025
Employment Status
Fixed Term / Contract
FTE/Hours per week
FTE 0.8
Year Levels
Primary
Subject(s)/Grade
Year 5/6

Role Details

The Opportunity

At St Therese School, we believe that you can be a great teacher regardless of your years of experience, so we encourage applications from those with experience and those early career teachers who have a passion and energy for teaching children in Year 5/6.

This is a part-time replacement teaching position. Usual days of work will be Monday-Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

As a Teacher at St Therese school, you will:
• Work collaboratively with leaders, colleagues, and parents/caregivers to facilitate positive
learning by students and engage in educational reform.
• Possess a deep knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and Crossways and utilise
contemporary and engaging pedagogies which promote high levels of engagement and quality
outcomes for all learners.
• Tailor your teaching approach to meet the unique needs and learning styles of your students.
• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages active participation
and student growth.
• Provide a balanced and challenging program relevant to the needs of the students (including
developing Personal Plans for Learning, as appropriate).
• Communicate effectively to build positive partnerships with students, parents, colleagues, and
the broader community.
• Use Restorative Practices and Trauma-aware practices to assist young people to excel.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Current Teacher Registration in South Australia.
• Excellent knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and pedagogies to promote learning for all
students.
• High level interpersonal skills and the ability to be a positive role model and professional
representative for the school.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to problem solve and ensure required timelines are
met.
• Ability to utilise contemporary and engaging pedagogies to promote high levels of engagement.
 

Are you an Early Career Teacher?

If you are about to complete your teaching qualification and will be eligible to teach in Term 3 2025, we strongly encourage you to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity to begin your career in a nurturing, team-based environment.

ABOUT US

We are located just 7 kms south of the Adelaide CBD, in the leafy heritage suburb of Colonel Light Gardens.  Our school has a proud history dating back to 1925 of educating young people in the Dominican charism. From the moment you arrive at our school, you will feel welcomed and nurtured. At St Therese School, we know all our students by name and are well connected to the families in our school community.

What we can offer you:

• A collaborative, friendly and creative school environment
• Teachers’ salaries that are competitive with SA Government teacher salaries.
• Study Incentive Programs up to $1,500 per annum
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Additional Information

The successful applicant will meet the following criteria:

  • Teacher Registration in South Australia
  • Sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and pedagogies to promote learning for students
  • Mandatory Notification Training- RRHAN- EC Certificate
  • Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
  • Catholic Clearance
  • Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum (KS: CPC) Training
  • First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012)

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Screening requirements apply.

 

St Therese School

Colonel Light Gardens
Co-Ed
R-6
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How to Apply

The application requirements include:

  1. Cover letter outlining the following (no more than 2 A4 pages):
  • your experience relevant to the role
  • what has motivated you to apply and
  • what you hope to contribute to the school community
  1. Resume including the names and contact details of two current referees
  2. Complete CESA Employment Declaration at the link below
  3. Teacher Registration- South Australia

Access the Position Description via the button below, for full details of the responsibilities.

Direct Applications To
The Principal
Attention Of
Dee-anne Peters
Phone
08 8275 5500
Email
recruitment@sts.catholic.edu.au
Close Date
9am Tuesday 6 May 2025

It is required that a CESA Employment Declaration be completed and submitted with your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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