Primary Teacher (Year 5/6)

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Tanunda; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Christian community

Job summary

Faith Lutheran College in Barossa Valley seeks an experienced Year 5/6 Teacher for a 12-month contract starting January 2027. The role involves delivering inquiry-based learning within a Junior School, aligned to the IB PYP and Australian Curriculum, while fostering student engagement, wellbeing and Christian values.

You will teach a Year 5/6 class, collaborate with staff and families, and contribute to a supportive Christian learning community.

Qualifications

• Current South Australian Teacher Registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• Relevant teaching qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a primary school setting.
• Commitment to student-centred, inquiry-based learning.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional team.
• Commitment to contributing to the wider College community.
• Experience teaching upper primary students.
• Experience with or knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP).
• Experience within a Lutheran or Christian education setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5/6 class within the Junior School.
• Deliver engaging inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme and Australian Curriculum.
• Foster high levels of student engagement, achievement and wellbeing.
• Build positive partnerships with students, families and colleagues.
• Contribute positively to the culture and life of the College.
• Support the Christian ethos and values of the College.
• Current South Australian Teacher Registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional team.
• Commitment to contributing to the wider College community.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

South Australian Teacher Registration (or eligibility)

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 23 October 2026

Faith Lutheran College is seeking an experienced and passionate Year 5/6 Teacher to join our Junior School team in 2027. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to inspire and challenge upper primary students through engaging inquiry-based learning within a supportive and collaborative school community.

Primary Classroom Teacher (Year 5/6)

Full-Time 12-Month Contract

Commencing January 2027

Faith Lutheran College is seeking an experienced and passionate Primary Classroom Teacher to join our Junior School team for a 12-month contract in 2027.

Located in the heart of the beautiful Barossa Valley, Faith Lutheran College is an ELC to Year 12 Christian learning community committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing and fostering a love of learning. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where staff are valued, encouraged and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled educator to teach a Year 5/6 class within our vibrant Junior School. The successful applicant will deliver engaging inquiry-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking and student agency while supporting students' academic, social, emotional and spiritual growth.

About the Role

The successful applicant will:

• Teach a Year 5/6 class within the Junior School.
• Deliver engaging inquiry-based learning experiences aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme and Australian Curriculum.
• Foster high levels of student engagement, achievement and wellbeing.
• Build positive partnerships with students, families and colleagues.
• Contribute positively to the culture and life of the College.
• Support the Christian ethos and values of the College.
• Current South Australian Teacher Registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• Relevant teaching qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a primary school setting.
• Commitment to student-centred, inquiry-based learning.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional team.
• Commitment to contributing to the wider College community.
• Experience teaching upper primary students.
• Experience with or knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP).
• Experience within a Lutheran or Christian education setting.

Why Join Faith?

• Supportive and welcoming staff culture.
• Strong commitment to professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and innovative Junior School team.
• Opportunity to contribute to a thriving ELC to Year 12 College community.
• A values-based Christian community where staff and students flourish.

For further information, please contact Trisha Price, HR Manager, on [phone].

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

879 Students
85 TeachingStaff
62 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Offers IB

Faith Lutheran College is situated 77km north of Adelaide in Tanunda, within the beautiful Barossa Valley. Our Early Learning Centre and Junior Campus located at Maria Street, is the launch pad for an exciting co-educational journey from age three to Year 6. Progressing to our outstanding learning facilities at the Middle and Senior Campus located at Magnolia Road, students continue their education from Year 7 to Year 12 with academic rigour.Strong relationships and a welcoming community are at the heart of our educational setting. We foster holistic values through which children grow intellectually and in wellbeing to champion strong, caring hearts and minds. In an ever-changing world, Faith Lutheran College aims to attract exceptional educators who are passionate about providing students with every tool necessary for success. Our innovative staff provide outstanding learning opportunities within a Christian framework, where every member of the community is highly valued and supported. As a team, we are dedicated to developing and challenging every person to achieve their full potential.