Ongoing Teacher

**Position Descriptor**:
Nestled in the picturesque wine region of McLaren Vale, McLaren Vale Primary School is an integral part of this vibrant and thriving community. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and a strong sense of local heritage, the school is committed to providing high-quality education in an inclusive and supportive environment. Guided by its values of Respect, Integrity and Success, McLaren Vale Primary School strives to inspire all students to become confident and successful lifelong learners.
McLaren Vale Primary School prides itself on preparing students to be active and capable contributors to society, embracing innovation and providing opportunities to develop critical thinking and adaptive learning skills. The school is dedicated to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and wellbeing for students to excel in a rapidly changing world.

Position Overview:
Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
- Create an inclusive classroom environment that fosters engagement, wellbeing, and achievement for all learners.
- Use data-informed teaching strategies to cater to the diverse needs of students.
- Establish a positive and proactive approach to behaviour management, consistent with the school's policies and values.
- Build professional relationships with colleagues, families, and the broader school community to enhance educational outcomes.
- Collaborate actively with the teaching team to refine practices and contribute to school initiatives.
- Pursue ongoing professional development and reflect on teaching practices to drive improvement and innovation.

What We Offer:

- A supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
- Opportunities to engage with a tight-knit, welcoming community.
- Career development and professional learning pathways.
- A school culture that emphasises student wellbeing, inclusion, and academic success.
- A dynamic and engaging workplace surrounded by the scenic beauty of McLaren Vale, with strong connections to local partnerships and opportunities.

1. Provide a detailed example of where you have demonstrated innovation in your role and collaboratively designed and implemented a learning experience, approach, process or program across a group that extends beyond your classroom (e.g. year level group, PLC or whole school) that excited and engaged students, promoted student agency and connected with families.
2. Describe the contemporary, evidence-based practice and strategies you use to create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes engagement, wellbeing, and achievement for all learners, including those with diverse needs and backgrounds, giving specific examples of when this has been successful.
3. Describe a time where you have been reflective of your own teaching practice (from self-evaluation, evaluation from others, from student feedback, from interrogating your student data) which has led to a change in your teaching practice and improved student learning outcomes.
- Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

**Site**:

- McLaren Vale Primary School

**Local Partnership**:

- Sea & Vines

**Tenure**:

- 22/01/2026 ongoing

**Fraction of time**:

- 1.0

**Level of Schooling**:

- Primary (3-7)

**Level of Schooling**:

- Junior Primary (R-2)

**Conditions**:

- $82,496 - $119,647 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions

**School Website**:

- Eligibility and Application Instructions

We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.