Primary Teacher – Early Years (Foundation-Year 2)

Pilgrim School

ABERFOYLE PARK, SA 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 11 August 2025


We are seeking to appoint a Christian teacher for a full time early years position (Foundation to Year 2) for a 12 month contract in 2026. The successful applicant may be offered an extended contract or permanency beyond 2026.

<p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Pilgrim School is a Foundation to Year 6 independent school of around 175 students and 28 staff which aims to provide the highest quality Christian education, where children <i>Belong, Explore, Flourish</i> and <i>Serve</i>. Pilgrim School is a part of the unique Aberfoyle Park Primary School Campus, together with Thiele Primary School and School of the Nativity.</p> <p>The academic standard at Pilgrim is high and there is a strong partnership with parents to achieve the best outcomes for each child.</p> <p>Pilgrim School is a member of Association of Independent Schools of South Australia, Christian Schools Australia and is a Uniting Church School. All staff are employed under a current Enterprise Agreement.</p> <p><strong>About the Position</strong></p> <p>Due to growing student numbers at Pilgrim School, we are seeking to appoint a Christian teacher who is passionate about teaching and who demonstrates their Christian faith in their teaching pedagogy and practice and in co-curricular events with an attitude that is engaging and encouraging to both children and families. The successful applicant will be part of a committed team at Pilgrim School.</p> <p>The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching and someone who demonstrates their Christian faith in their teaching pedagogy and practice and in co-curricular events, with an attitude that is engaging and encouraging to both children and families. The appointee will be part of a committed team at Pilgrim School.</p> <p>Details regarding the duties of this role are contained in the Role of a Teacher Statement. <strong>Please refer to our website at </strong><a href="https://www.pilgrim.sa.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.pilgrim.sa.edu.au/employment/</strong></a><strong> for full details in relation to this position and the application process.</strong> At that link, you will find the following documents:</p> <ul> <li>Pilgrim School Application for Teaching Position form</li> <li>Pilgrim School Role of a Teacher Statement</li> <li>Pilgrim School Curriculum Statement</li> <li>Pilgrim School Statement of Faith</li> <li>Pilgrim School Employment Collection Notice</li> </ul> <p>Our Equal Opportunities Policy and Life and Conduct Policy are available on request. Please contact Pilgrim School to obtain these.</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Written applications should demonstrate appropriate experience and suitability for the position, and should include:</p> <ul> <li>the completed Application for Teaching Position form;</li> <li>your curriculum vitae up to four pages; and</li> <li>up to four pages addressing the headings in the Pilgrim School Role of a Teacher Statement.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications are due by 4:00pm Monday 11th August 2025</strong>. All applicants will be contacted by email regarding their success or otherwise in the shortlist process. Applicants should be available for interview on Thursday 14th August 2025.</p> <p>Applicants who are invited to attend an interview will need to provide a current teacher registration certificate.</p> <p>Applications are to be emailed to <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:employment@pilgrim.sa.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20%E2%80%93%20Early%20Years%20%28Foundation-Year%202%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>employment@pilgrim.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20%E2%80%93%20Early%20Years%20%28Foundation-Year%202%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:employment@pilgrim.sa.edu.au?subject=Primary%20Teacher%20%E2%80%93%20Early%20Years%20%28Foundation-Year%202%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">employment@pilgrim.sa.edu.au</a>.</p>
Save Job

Archived

This vacancy is no longer open.