Year 7 Core Teacher

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

Job summary

Faith Lutheran College in Tanunda, Barossa Valley, is seeking a Year 7 Core Teacher to join our Middle School team. You will deliver an inquiry-based curriculum in a collaborative environment and build strong relationships with students and families.

The successful candidate will hold teaching qualifications and current registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, and will contribute to pastoral care and wellbeing programs within a Christ-centred community.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with current registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.
• Experience delivering Year 7 or middle school programs.
• Competence in inquiry-based learning and digital technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 7 core subjects within a collaborative team.
• Design and deliver inquiry-based learning experiences.
• Plan, implement and evaluate curriculum and assessment.
• Support student wellbeing and pastoral care.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student wellbeing

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Teaching qualifications and TRBSA registration

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 24 September 2026

Join a thriving Middle School team at Faith Lutheran College as a Year 7 Core Teacher. Teach within a purpose-built learning environment, delivering an innovative inquiry-based curriculum while building strong relationships that help students flourish. We are seeking an educator who values collaboration and is committed to making a positive impact on young people.

Year 7 Core Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time Position
Commencing: January 2027

Faith Lutheran College is seeking a passionate, innovative and student-centred educator to join our Middle School team as a Year 7 Core Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative Year 7 program that supports students as they transition into secondary schooling through engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences.

Our Year 7 team operates within a purpose-built Middle School environment, working collaboratively to deliver an innovative inquiry-based curriculum that supports students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Since the introduction of Year 7 to the Middle and Senior School, Faith Lutheran College has developed a highly successful middle years program focused on strong relationships, student wellbeing, collaboration and academic growth.

The Position

As a Year 7 Core Teacher, you will:

• Teach a range of Year 7 core curriculum subjects within a collaborative teaching team.
• Design and deliver engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences that promote curiosity, critical thinking and student growth.
• Work closely with colleagues to plan, implement and evaluate curriculum and assessment practices.
• Foster positive relationships with students, families and staff to support academic achievement and wellbeing.
• Create inclusive learning environments that cater for diverse student needs and encourage every learner to flourish.
• Contribute to the College's pastoral care, co-curricular and wellbeing programs.
• Utilise contemporary teaching practices and digital technologies to enhance learning outcomes.
• Actively participate in the broader life of the College and support its Christian ethos.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold relevant teaching qualifications and current registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching middle years students.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of contemporary teaching and learning practices.
• Have experience, or a willingness to develop expertise, in inquiry-based learning approaches.
• Possess excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Be a collaborative team member who values innovation, reflection and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of Faith Lutheran College and Lutheran Education Australia.

Faith Lutheran College, located in the heart of the Barossa Valley, is a thriving co-educational R-12 College. We are committed to providing excellence in education within a caring, Christ-centred community. Our mission is to nurture confident, compassionate and capable young people who are inspired to serve others and shape their world.

Please note: The College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Phone enquiries to:
Ms Trisha Price, Human Resources Manager
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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.