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Mid-Year Reception Teacher

Position Type
Teaching
Commence Date
21 Jul 2025 to 12 Dec 2025
Employment Status
Fixed Term / Contract
FTE/Hours per week
Full Time
Year Levels
Primary
Subject(s)/Grade
Teacher

Role Details

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.

 

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.

Additional Information

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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Screening requirements apply.

 

St Joseph's School, Tranmere

Tranmere
Co-Ed
R-6
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How to Apply

Applications should include:

1. Cover letter outlining the following (2 x A4 pages max):

  • Your experience relevant to the role
  • What has motivated you to apply and
  • What you hope to contribute to the school community

2. Resume including the names and contact details of two current referees (including current line manager)

Direct Applications To
St Joseph's School Tranmere
Attention Of
Tanya Barrett, Assistant Principal Curriculum & Inclusion
Phone
08 8217 8300
Email
tbarrett@stjotran.catholic.edu.au
Close Date
3pm Friday 11 Apr 2025

It is required that a CESA Employment Declaration 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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