Primary Teacher

Location: Bedfordale

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Primary Teacher (1.0 FTE – Term 1, Long Service Leave Cover)

Commencing 22 January 2026

Southern Hills Christian College is a K–12 Christian school located in Bedfordale, Western Australia, and part of the Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA). Our staff are committed Christians, and our curriculum, culture, and community life reflect our belief that every child is created by God with unique gifts and purpose.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our school for a full-time Term 1 Long Service Leave cover. For the right candidate, there is potential for an ongoing leadership opportunity.

Our Primary School is grounded in strong literacy and numeracy instruction, complemented by inquiry learning, outdoor education, and a commitment to nurturing the whole child; mind, body, and spirit.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Teach primary-aged students with excellence, care, and a Christ‑centred approach

- Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum and a Christian worldview

- Cultivate a safe, calm, inclusive, and joy‑filled classroom environment

- Build positive, professional relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

- Collaborate closely with the teaching team to support student growth and wellbeing

- Contribute actively to school life and uphold SCEA’s Christian ethos

- Engage with evidence‑based practices and maintain high professional standards

- Undertake extra duties as required, including playground duty, relief cover, parent meetings, College events, and staff meetings

Selection Criteria:

Essential:

- A personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and active involvement in a Christian church

- Acceptance of SCEA’s Statement of Faith, Foundational Beliefs, and Educational Objectives, with a lifestyle consistent with these statements

- Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA)

- Knowledge of the Australian Curriculum

- Ability to nurture a calm, inclusive classroom culture

- Strong organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills

- Willingness to uphold and contribute to the Christian life of the College

Desirable:

- Experience teaching Primary year levels

- Ability to differentiate to meet diverse learning needs

- Confidence using digital technologies and integrating them into learning

- Experience with inquiry‑based learning or outdoor education

What We Offer:

- Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strong connections between our networks of Schools as we work together for a common purpose.

- High‑Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means joining with us as we continue to seek growth opportunities across our people, places and resources so we can offer excellent Christian education.

- Growth in Reach: Be a part of increasing community access to transformative Gospel‑inspired education as we work with stakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network.

How to Apply:

If you’re a passionate Drama educator seeking to make a meaningful contribution within a Christ‑centred school community, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: scea.wa.edu.au/working-with-us

We encourage you to read the attached information pack, which outlines the full job description and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 11 th December 2025, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include

- A covering letter addressing all the Essential Christian Lifestyle Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying

- A current resume/CV

- Copies of qualifications

- Copies of current Working with Children Card, TRBWA registration, or willingness to apply for one.

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

For confidential enquiries, please contact Wayne Chapman on (08) 9497 1751 or email jobs@southernhills.wa.edu.au

About SCEA

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.”

Attachments:

- FTE History for Teachers.pdf

- SHCC_2026_Primary Teacher_LSL T1.pdf

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

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