The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mid-Year Reception Teacher to join the team at St Joseph’s School Tranmere on a fixed-term contract, commencing Term 3, 2025!

Here's your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future. As a member of our teaching team, you'll be at the forefront of education, creating an inspiring and inclusive environment where students thrive academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our teaching team at St Joseph’s School Tranmere, you will:

• Foster a love of learning in an engaging and inclusive Reception classroom.

• Design, plan and deliver high-quality teaching that aligns with the school's curriculum and educational standards.

• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages active participation and student growth.

• Collaborate with fellow educators to create a dynamic and supportive learning community.

• Provide a balanced and challenging program relevant to the needs of the students (including developing Individual Learning Plans, as appropriate).

• Employ behaviour management strategies which ensure a safe, orderly, and successful learning environment.

• Possess a deep knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and Crossways and utilise contemporary and engaging pedagogies which promote high levels of engagement and quality outcomes for all learners.

• Have an excellent understanding and use of Restorative Practices, Trauma-aware practices and effective strategies to assist students to self-regulate and develop skills of personal responsibility and positive well-being.

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic educator with:

• A deep understanding of early years education, child development, and inquiry-based learning.

• Sound knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and pedagogies to promote learning for students.

• A professional, efficient, qualified educator, with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• An energetic, positive, and dynamic demeanour who is committed to working collaboratively in our school.

• Ability to establish highly engaging learning environments in and out of the classroom.

• Ability to utilise contemporary and engaging pedagogies to promote high levels of engagement and quality outcomes for all learners.

• Current Teacher’s Registration in Australia, a valid Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), a First Aid Certificate and RRHAN–EC certificate.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an Employment Declaration Form.

What we can offer:

• Work alongside friendly, supportive and skilled Educators

• Be part of a team that work together to provide fun and engaging programs for children.

• Teachers’ salaries that are competitive with SA Government teacher salaries.