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Early Years Teacher (Replacement)

Position Type
Teaching
Commence Date
21 Jul 2025 to 10 Dec 2025
Employment Status
Fixed Term / Contract
FTE/Hours per week
Full Time
Year Levels
Primary

Role Details

St Paul’s College is a co-educational R-12 Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition.

We are a welcoming and diverse community where families and teachers work together to guide students in becoming compassionate, respectful, and faithful young adults.

Our staff play a vital role in fostering a learning environment that reflects our core values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity.

If you want to become part of an inclusive community that values faith, relationships, excellence and diversity, and you can demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching and learning, we invite you to apply to become a vital part of our Primary Years Team as an Early Years Teacher.

We are seeking applications from passionate and innovative educators who can demonstrate contemporary pedagogical practices to join a vibrant team of educators at St Paul’s, a co-educational R – 12 college in the Edmund Rice Tradition.

This full-time replacement contract teaching role is available commencing Term 3 2025, Monday 21 July 2025 until the end of the year, Wednesday 10 December 2025.

Applicants are welcome to contact the College on 8334 8300 or via email hr@stpauls.sa.edu.au to book a walkthrough of our amazing Primary Precinct.

Additional Information

Applicants are asked to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Early Years pedagogy with an emphasis on student engagement. 
  • Have an 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, or be willing to learn and engage in this practice
  • Design differentiated and inclusive learning programs where data informs practice in teaching Literacy and Numeracy. 
  • Create a learning environment that is engaging and inclusive of all students particularly those for whom English is an additional language and those with additional needs
  • Possess a 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
  • Communicate effectively to build positive partnerships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader community. 
  • Be an energetic, positive, dynamic educator who is committed to engaging in professional dialogue and working collaboratively within a flexible learning environment

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Screening requirements apply.

 

St Paul's College

Gilles Plains
Co-Ed
R-12
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How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted via the
St Paul’s College website
St Paul's College | Employment
 

Submissions must include:

  • Cover letter (1 page)
  • A response addressing the dot points listed under Additional Information (maximum 3 pages), 
  • Resume stating the names of three current referees
  • Application for Employment Declaration
Direct Applications To
The Principal
Attention Of
Mr Patrick Harmer
Phone
08 8334 8300
Close Date
10am Tuesday 1 Apr 2025

It is required that an Application Declaration Form be completed and submitted with your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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