Teacher - Junior Primary

Portside Christian College

NEW PORT, SA 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 15 December 2025


At Portside Christian College, our purpose is to equip for life. We partner with families to inspire learning, ignite faith, care courageously and find a purposeful direction in life. Through a caring and supportive Christian community, we seek to nurture each child to flourish.

<p>If you are committed to high quality teaching and learning, enjoy a challenge, and want to work alongside other professionals dedicated to quality outcomes for learners, then please apply. <strong>Desired skills and attributes of the successful candidate include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate continuous improvement aligned with the Portside Christian College philosophy of education and Standards of Professional Practice for Teachers.</li> <li>Plan and implement &nbsp;teaching and learning programs using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework from a biblical perspective aligned with the Australian Curriculum and SACE.&nbsp;</li> <li>Model and promote best practice in Junior Primary pedagogy, teaching and learning that inspires learners.</li> <li>Promote a restorative team and learning culture using KARR framework of kindness, agency, respect and responsiveness.&nbsp;</li> <li>Liaise with the Student Wellbeing Coordinator and&nbsp;Inclusion Support Team as required.&nbsp;</li> <li>Actively participate in the faith community.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>South Australian Teacher Registration, or be eligible to obtain registration.</li> <li>A Bachelor of Education qualification with previous Junior Primary teaching experience highly desirable.</li> <li>South Australian Government Working with Children Check.&nbsp;</li> <li>Current First Aid qualification – BELS First Aid training (HLTAID010) at a minimum.</li> <li>Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) Training.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications are to include the following:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cover letter, maximum 1 page&nbsp;</li> <li>Written response to the above criteria, maximum 500 words&nbsp;</li> <li>Resume outlining details of qualifications and areas of study, educational history, previous employment and relevant personal information&nbsp;</li> <li>Completion of the Portside Christian College Employment Application form (Teaching or Non Teaching). Both forms are available&nbsp;<a href="https://www.portside.sa.edu.au/careers" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</li> <li>Please submit your application to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:application@portside.sa.edu.au?subject=Teacher%20-%20Junior%20Primary%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">application@portside.sa.edu.au</a> prior to 9am on Monday 15 December 2025. Please note we may appoint before this date if a suitable candidate is found.</li> </ul>