Primary Teacher

Portside Christian College is a non-denominational Christian college based in the Western suburbs of Adelaide that caters for students from Foundation to Year 12, with an Early Learning Centre and Trade Training Centre onsite.

At Portside Christian College, we deliver Teaching and Learning programs using the Understanding by Design curriculum framework from a biblical perspective. We offer a professional, rewarding and supportive teaching environment and create outstanding opportunities for professional learning and career progression.

If you are committed to high quality teaching and learning, enjoy a challenge, and want to work alongside other professionals dedicated to quality outcomes for learners, then please apply.

Our Purpose

Equipping for life

Our purpose is to equip students for life. We are a ministry of Portlife Church and operate to provide education for Christian families. We believe our task is to enable each child to develop uniquely and progress academically, socially, physically, emotionally and spiritually through authentic Christian education. All teachers are committed Christians who aim to model Christian values and educate students from a biblical worldview perspective. We aim to inspire and equip learners with knowledge, skills and wisdom to face life's challenges. We encourage students to develop a personal relationship with God and grow in Christian grace.

Our Values

We aim to equip students for life by encouraging our school community to live our values every day. Christ is at the centre of all our values, and He is the centre of our lives. Being Christ-Centred is essential to making our values meaningful and effective.

Position Description

Position title: Primary Teacher

Agreement: Portside Christian College Enterprise Agreement (2021)

Award: Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020 (MA000077)

Tenure: This is a Maternity replacement contract initially for 1 Semester commencing in January 2025

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Reports to: College Principal through the Deputy Principal – Primary and delegates

Direct reports: Nil

Qualifications of the successful candidate

• South Australian Teacher Registration, or be eligible to obtain registration
• First Aid certificate to HTLAID011 is desirable

Skills and attributes of the successful candidate include:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a Teaching and Learning Team
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationship with students, staff and parents
• Demonstrated effective pedagogical practice in a Primary setting
• Demonstrated ability to create and engage in a respectful and collaborative classroom culture
• Proficiency in Digital Technology
• Ability to manage the demands of the position including administration and professional responsibilities
• Ability to actively contribute to the Christian life of the College community

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated teaching practice that develops assessment capable learners
• Demonstrated pedagogical approaches that engage learners using differentiated approaches
• Ability to use data to inform teaching for improved student learning
• Effective classroom management and communication skills that foster restorative approaches
• Understanding of and ability to teach from a Christian worldview
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with parents, students and staff

Applications are to include

• Cover letter, maximum 1 page
• Written response to the above criteria, maximum 1,500 words
• Curriculum Vitae outlining details of qualifications and areas of study, educational history, previous employment and relevant personal information
• Completion of the Portside Christian College Application for Employment – Teaching form available on our website at www.portside.sa.edu.au under the Our College – Careers heading

Application deadline and details

Applications are to be received by 9am on Monday 4th November 2024.

Applications should be addressed to:

Mrs Belinda Elsegood, Human Resources, Portside Christian College

Email: application@portside.sa.edu.au