Reception Teacher

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Loxton; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Loxton Lutheran School, affiliated with the Lutheran Church of Australia, invites applications for a Reception Teacher for 2027. Located in Loxton in the Riverland of South Australia, the school supports play-based learning and strong relationships to improve student outcomes.

This is a full‑time contract commencing January 18 and concluding December 10, with supportive leadership and teamwork. Applicants from experienced and early career teachers are encouraged to apply.

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 25 October 2026

Loxton Lutheran School is seeking to employ an enthusiastic Reception Teacher for 2027.

Lutheran School is situated in Loxton in the Riverland of South Australia approximately 250 kilometres east of Adelaide on the banks of the River Murray. Loxton Lutheran School is a school of the Lutheran Church of Australia, with an enrolment of 250 students and 54 staff (includes specialist and non-teaching staff).

At Loxton Lutheran School we recognise that relationships are central to our work and to improving student outcomes. As such, we place a strong emphasis on building relationships with all in our school community. Our school is a place in which people connect with each other and with God. We are Christ-centred, aiming to build good citizenship through service and being stewards of God’s creation. Our school values of Compassion, Courage, Curiousity, Gratitude and Respect are lived and celebrated in all we do. In the early years, play-based learning provides rich opportunities for children to explore, imagine, communicate, problem-solve and make meaning of their world.

We want to set the successful applicant up for success. As such, a high level of leadership and colleague support is available.

This position commences on January 18th and concludes on December 10th.

Experienced, as well as early career teachers are encouraged to apply.

To enquire about this position or to find out more about Loxton Lutheran School phone our Principal, Mr Brad Williams on 8584 7496.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

232 Students
20 TeachingStaff
26 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Loxton Lutheran School is situated in Loxton in the Riverland of South Australia approximately 250 kilometres east of Adelaide on the banks of the River Murray. Loxton Lutheran School is a school of the Lutheran Church of Australia, with an enrolment of 232 students and 46 staff (includes specialist and non-teaching staff).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified experienced and early career teachers.

Applications Close: 5:00pm, Sunday 25th October, 2026

Interviews will be conducted in the week beginning 26th October.