primary teacher

Overview

Northshore Christian Grammar School (NCGS), a thriving K–12 Christian school in Alkimos, invites applications from passionate and dedicated educators to fill a full-time Primary Teacher position for Term 4, 2025. This short-term contract role presents a meaningful opportunity to nurture young learners and make a lasting impact within a Christ-centred learning environment.

If you're passionate about shaping foundational learning experiences and bringing faith into your teaching practice, this role is more than a career move – it's a calling.

Responsibilities

- Plan, deliver and assess engaging and effective lessons aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum, EYLF and NQS where appropriate.
- Foster a Christ-centred classroom environment that promotes student wellbeing, wonder, and joy in learning.
- Use varied pedagogical strategies to cater to diverse learning needs, ensuring inclusive and best-practice teaching.
- Participate actively in school and Primary Team activities, contributing to a strong, collaborative staff culture.
- Provide meaningful and timely feedback to students and parents on academic, co-curricular and personal progress.
- Implement effective classroom management and pastoral care strategies that align with school values and policies.
- Support and participate in co-curricular programs and key school events such as parent evenings and end-of-year functions.
- Integrate a biblical worldview into curriculum planning, teaching, and student engagement.

Selection Criteria

- A personal Christian faith and active involvement in a local church.
- Agreement with SCEA's Statement of Faith, Foundational Beliefs, and Code of Conduct, and a lifestyle consistent with these principles.
- Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
- Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications.
- Demonstrated ability to teach using Inquiry Learning pedagogies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Ability and willingness to participate as a team member in the broader life of the school community.
- A skill, interest, or passion that benefits student development beyond the classroom.
- Familiarity with Christian Education environments.
- Experience using technology to enhance learning and manage classroom operations.
- High-level organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

What We Offer

- A short-term teaching opportunity in a dynamic and growing Christian school.
- A community that values faith, collaboration, and student wellbeing.
- Competitive salary, salary packaging options, and access to professional development.
- A highly supportive teaching and leadership team.
- An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students' academic and spiritual journeys.

How to Apply

If you're ready to lead with faith, courage and clarity, we invite you to read the attached information pack that includes the job description with a full list of duties and selection criteria. Online applications should be submitted by 19 September 2025; however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Website: scea.wa.edu.au/working-with-us

Applications must include:

- A cover letter that includes: your reason for applying
- A Christian lifestyle statement
- A response to the Essential, Desirable Criteria and key leadership attributes
- A current resume/CV
- Copies of qualifications, WWCC and TRBWA registration

Note: Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Richelle Schokman, Head of Primary – richelle.schokman@northshore.wa.edu.au or 1300 388 905.

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:

"We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be."

Swan Christian Education Association Inc.
ABN: 91 922 863 387

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