Teacher - TRT - Relief Teaching

Emmaus; South Australia; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Emmaus Catholic School is seeking enthusiastic Temporary Relief Teachers to cover classrooms across Reception–Year 6, ensuring continuity of learning when regular teachers are away.

Applicants should hold current teacher registration and a valid Working With Children Check, with a flexible, reliable, and professional approach to student wellbeing and engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexibility, reliability, and a professional approach are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across primary years ensuring continuity of learning.
• Supervise students and maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support learning across Reception to Year 6 and align with the teacher's program.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Professional approach

Education

Current teacher registration

Working With Children Check

Job description

Temporary Relief Teacher – Expressions Of Interest

About the Role:

Emmaus Catholic School is seeking enthusiastic, committed, and adaptable educators to join our team as Temporary Relief Teachers (TRTs). We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and graduate teachers who are passionate about supporting student learning and wellbeing.

As a TRT at Emmaus, you will play an important role in ensuring continuity of learning by confidently stepping into classrooms across the primary years and providing high-quality teaching in the absence of regular classroom teachers.

Key Responsibilities Include:

As a Temporary Relief Teacher, you will be expected to:

• Confidently work across a range of primary learning environments to maintain continuity of learning
• Deliver pre-planned lessons in line with the classroom teacher’s program, learning intentions, and assessment requirements
• Support students across Reception to Year 6, promoting engagement and positive learning outcomes
• Establish and maintain a focused, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Apply school-wide behaviour expectations and respond appropriately to classroom challenges
• Supervise students safely, ensuring duty of care in classrooms, playgrounds, transitions, and during scheduled yard duties
• Adapt quickly to different year levels and learning contexts to meet the needs of students
• Build positive and respectful relationships with students and staff
• Contribute positively to student learning and the wider school community

For further information please refer to the Teacher PID

About You:

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, reliability, and a professional approach
• Current teacher registration
• A valid Working With Children Check

Why Emmaus?

Emmaus Catholic School is a Catholic Reception–Year 6 primary school in the Dominican tradition, known for its inclusive, welcoming community and strong partnerships with families. We value excellence, compassion, and collaboration, and we support staff to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference for students.

• Supportive leadership and collegial staff culture
• Strong focus on student wellbeing, creativity, and community engagement
• Opportunities to contribute to a vibrant co‑curricular and performing arts program
• Be part of a school community that values faith, learning, and belonging