Teacher – Junior Primary

Teacher – Junior Primary

Portside Christian College New Port SA
Part time Contract with view to ongoing – 0.6FTE

The successful applicant will be a committed Christian who:

• Is in regular fellowship in their local church.
• Is in agreement with and practices the College’s Statement of Faith.

General Responsibilities

• Commit to, the College Vision, Purpose, Values and Statement of Faith.
• Act in accordance with all College policies and procedures, including the Staff Code of Conduct, and the Staff Handbook.
• Develop and maintain positive, restorative and collaborative relationships with staff, students and parents.
• Actively contribute to the Christian life of the College community.
• Attend meetings, functions and extra-curricular activities as required.
• Participate in the College’s ongoing Professional Learning opportunities.

Role and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate continuous improvement aligned with the Portside Christian College philosophy of education and Standards of Professional Practice for Teachers.
• Plan and implement  teaching and learning programs using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework from a biblical perspective aligned with the Australian Curriculum and SACE.
• Model and promote best practice in Junior Primary pedagogy, teaching and learning that inspires learners.
• Promote a restorative team and learning culture using KARR framework of kindness, agency, respect and responsiveness.
• Liaise with the Student Wellbeing Coordinator and  Inclusion Support Team as required.
• Actively participate in the faith community.

Qualifications

• South Australian Teacher Registration, or be eligible to obtain registration.
• A Bachelor of Education qualification with previous Junior Primary teaching experience highly desirable.
• South Australian Government Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid qualification – BELS First Aid training (HLTAID010) at a minimum.
• Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) Training.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to inspire learning and create an engaged, respectful and collaborative learning culture.
• Effective organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
• Ability to be innovative, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Proficiency in digital technology.
• Able to manage the demands of the position including administration and professional responsibilities.

Applications are to include

• Cover letter, maximum 1 page
• Written response to the above criteria, maximum 500 words
• Resume outlining details of qualifications and areas of study, educational history, previous employment and relevant personal information
• Completion of the Portside Christian College Employment Application form (Teaching or Non Teaching). Both forms are available here.
• Please submit your application to application@portside.sa.edu.au prior to 9am on Monday 15 December 2025. Please note we may appoint before this date if a suitable candidate is found.