Junior School Teacher

Teaching Jobs; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian educational institution in Adelaide is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher to foster a warm learning environment for Junior School students. The role requires a committed Christian who can provide excellent teaching and guidance. Ideal candidates will have current teaching registration and a passion for biblically-based education. This full-time ongoing role commences in January 2026, with applications closing on 13 October 2025.

Benefits

Staff discounts on student fees

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• A committed Christian with a deep desire to serve Jesus Christ as Lord.
• Demonstrated passion for biblically-based Christian education.
• Experience teaching students across ELC-6 classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach a classroom of Junior School students.
• Create a warm and caring learning environment.
• Provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Behaviour management skills

Motivation and inspiration ability

Collaboration skills

Education

Current Teachers’ Registration

Valid Working With Children Check

First Aid certification

Job description

Emmaus Christian College (see more jobs from this school)

Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 October 2025

Teach a classroom of Junior School students in a warm, encouraging and faith-filled environment.

• Join a thriving, distinctly Christian community experiencing exciting growth
• Foster students in their learning and in their faith journey
• Full time ongoing role 1.0FTE, commencing January 2026

About Our College

Emmaus Christian College is a multi-campus, non-denominational school, providing quality, distinctly Christian education from ELC to Year 12.

We are passionate about delivering exceptional, biblically-based education, and want to partner with you as we outwork our vision of Inspiring Hearts and Inspiring Minds.

Our aim is that our students will graduate as confident and compassionate young adults, well-equipped to take their place in the world. We seek to foster a commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion to live life in such a way as to bring honour and glory to God, in staff and students alike.

About the Role

• Work among a growing team of committed Christian teachers, supported by teaching colleagues and school administration staff at our Brooklyn Park Campus.
• Create a warm and caring learning environment in the classroom.
• Provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities for students.
• Demonstrate excellent skills and understanding of teaching and learning in a primary school setting, utilising a range of teaching methodologies.
• Work in collaboration with other staff to ensure a distinctive Christian education by motivating, inspiring and aligning practice with the College Vision, Mission and Values.
• A committed Christian with a deep desire to serve Jesus Christ as Lord.
• Demonstrated passion for biblically-based Christian education.
• Demonstrated passion and experience teaching students across ELC-6 classes.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire young people to achieve their potential, catering for students with a range of learning abilities.
• Evidence of excellent behaviour management skills, contributing to a safe and caring classroom environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in working with staff, parents and students.
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving, flexibility, priority setting and time management.
• Current Teachers’ Registration, valid Working With Children Check, RRHAN-EC and First Aid certification.

What We Offer

At Emmaus Christian College, we value our employees beyond the workplace. As a member of our Christ-centred community, your unique gifts and talents will be cherished. We are united in our commitment to serve Jesus and inspire young people through high-quality education.

We recognise that we are blessed with staff who are dedicated and skilled, we offer the following to further nurture our team’s wellbeing, development and success.

• A distinctly Christian organisation with a unified mission for Christian education, including regular staff devotions and worship.
• Staff member discounts on student fees.
• Staff Team Building Day and professional development opportunities.
• Strong culture of hospitality with social events and celebrations throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive salaries and benefits.

If you have a passion for actively contributing to growing God’s kingdom and seeing young people thrive, we invite you to apply!

Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 13th October 2025.

• Curriculum Vitae, which provides full personal details, qualifications, previous employment and experience.

Please indicate clearly in your application which role you are applying for: full time ongoing or part time ongoing.

Application submissions must be sent to [e-mail] and include all three documents to be considered. Please reference the Job ID in the subject line: Job ID 250902.

Emmaus Christian College is an independent, non-denominational Christian school seeking to provide a high quality Christian education to children and young people from Christian families who are actively involved in their local church and other families who fully support the involvement of their children in the Christian life and expression of the school. It is one school, two campuses. The Brooklyn Park campus caters for ELC to Year 6. The South Plympton campus caters for Foundation to Year 12.

Application Instructions

Applications Close: 9:00am, Monday 13th October 2025

• Curriculum Vitae, which provides full personal details, qualifications, previous employment and experience.

Application submissions must be sent to [e-mail] and include all three documents to be considered. Please reference the Job ID in the subject line: Job ID 250902.

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