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Teacher (Reception to Year 2)
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 5 August 2024
Are you a passionate Teacher who believes in nurturing young minds in a faith-based environment? Do you have a genuine desire to inspire and create trusting relationships with young learners? If so, we invite you to join our close-knit team of Teachers at our Adelaide Hills Campus.
<p><strong>About King's</strong></p><p>King's is a place where every student is seen, heard, known, and feels a profound sense of love. We foster a culture of connection and belonging, where staff, students, and families engage in reciprocal relationships that reflect the perfect relationship of our triune God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.</p><p>As the only Baptist School in South Australia offering a complete ELC-Year 12 experience within a Jesus-centred community, we are dedicated to inspiring hope and creating opportunities for individuals and families to do life better, together. Guided by our leadership values, we cultivate behaviour, culture, and mindsets that form the foundation of the 'King’s Way.'</p><p><strong>Adelaide Hills Campus</strong></p><p>Our Adelaide Hills Campus currently offers ELC and Reception to Year 3 classes. In 2025, this will expand to include Year 4.</p><p><strong>Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher to fill a permanent classroom teaching position. As a member of our teaching team, you will be responsible for creating a safe and engaging learning environment that supports the holistic development of our young learners. You will have the unique opportunity to foster curiosity and exploration while building strong, trusting relationships with both students and their families.</p><p>New graduates are encouraged to apply.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and accepted for who they are.</li><li>Encourage students to express their individual talents, passions, and interests through diverse learning experiences that promote and extend their knowledge.</li><li>Collaborate closely with colleagues, children, and families to cultivate a supportive and united educational community that embraces growth and curiosity.</li><li>Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons that align with our faith-based educational values and curriculum, promoting a sense of wonder in our students.</li><li>Implement innovative teaching strategies to inspire a love for learning and create an atmosphere of exploration and excitement.</li><li>Monitor and assess students' progress, providing constructive feedback to support their growth and development.</li><li>Foster a positive and respectful learning atmosphere, promoting our school's values of compassion, empathy, and understanding.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p><p>A personal commitment to King's Vision, Mission and Values that underpin the delivery of a Christian-based education to students in the School community is essential. </p><p>Teachers at King's are also expected to:</p><ul><li>Be passionate about teaching and learning, with extensive expertise and experience in their fields. </li><li>Be reliable, responsible, and committed to building trust, acting with excellence, and maintaining integrity. </li><li>Demonstrate humility and service, leading with empathy, awareness, and a commitment to the growth of others. </li><li>Be committed to treating others with fairness and respect, recognising the importance of caring for each individual.</li><li>Demonstrate skills in establishing healthy working relationships with staff, students and parents.</li><li>Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, trust, integrity and work ethic.</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of the spectrum of learning difficulties and an awareness of the types of adjustments required to support student success.</li><li>Have a high level of understanding of differentiated pedagogy and assessment.</li><li>Be committed to ongoing professional learning and development.</li></ul><p>If you are a dedicated Teacher ready to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners, we invite you to apply for one of these positions.</p><p>Applicants must hold a Diploma of Teaching, Bachelor of Education or higher and be Registered as a teacher in South Australia (or able to be).</p><p>Employment conditions are contained in the King's Baptist Grammar School current Enterprise Agreement. </p><p>Applications via Seek or to <a href="mailto:HR@kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow">HR@kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au</a></p><p>by 4pm Monday 5 August 2024</p><p>For further information regarding this role and Application Guidelines please visit our website.</p><p><a href="https://www.kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au/news-listing?category=careers" rel="nofollow">https://www.kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au/news-listing?category=careers</a></p>