8-9 Teacher

Dara School (see more jobs from this school)

Morphettville, SA 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Technology , English , Mathematics , Science , Health , HASS , Dance , Drama , Media Arts , Music , Visual Art , Gifted and Talented

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 22 April 2025


Are you open to new ideas about education and interested in a school that redefines measures of success? We are seeking a dynamic teacher with flexible approaches to pedagogy, ready to embrace the School’s unique approach to gifted education. Our focus is on delivering the Australian Curriculum within an accommodating and collaborative culture.

<p>Are you open to new ideas about education and interested in a school that redefines measures of success?</p><p><strong>Teacher Wanted </strong>for Term 3 start, or as soon as practicable.</p><p>Full time position available. </p><p><strong>Who We’re Looking For:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a dynamic teacher with flexible approaches to pedagogy, ready to embrace the School’s unique approach to gifted education. Our focus is on delivering the Australian Curriculum within an accommodating and collaborative culture.</p><p>We welcome applications from teachers across all learning areas who are creative, innovative, passionate and committed to student success.</p><p><strong>Teaching Areas:</strong></p><p>The successful applicant will have the ability to teach across a combination of the following areas: Year 8-9 Australian Curriculum subjects: English, HASS, Mathematics, Science, Technologies, Health and The Arts.</p><p><strong>Highly Desirable:</strong></p><p>Experience or the ability to work alongside students to integrate student interests and learning preferences to creating learning experiences.</p><p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p><p>Middle school trained teachers and special authority teachers (3rd and 4th year pre-service teachers) are encouraged to apply, as their skill set may well be suited to this role.</p><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p><p>Dara School is the only school in Australia specialising in the education of Gifted students. Every day is different and presents the opportunity to genuinely support the personal growth and wellbeing of our students and, in doing so, make a difference to the students and families which comprise the heart of the Dara community. </p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>The School reserves the right to commence screening and interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your completed application as soon as possible.</p><p><i>Successful candidates will be required to undergo our screening process and provide the below.</i></p><ul><li>SA Teacher Registration</li><li>Working with Children Check</li><li>Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care training (RRHAN-EC)</li><li>First Aid Training</li><li>Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you would like to know more about Dara School or the role, please reach out to <a href="mailto:Principal&#64;daraschool.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow">principal&#64;daraschool.sa.edu.au</a> or call on 08 8317 6020. </p><ul><li>Applications close 5pm Tuesday the 22nd of April 2025.</li><li>Interviews to be conducted from Wednesday the 23rd of April to Thursday the 24th of April 2025.</li></ul>

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<ol><li>Include a cover letter addressing each of the selection criteria using previous experience to demonstrate suitability. </li><li>Include in your letter your vision for this position at the school.</li><li>Submit a recent curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of 3 referees.</li></ol><p>Applications close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday the 22nd of April 2025 and are to be marked CONFIDENTIAL and emailed to <a href="mailto:principal&#64;daraschool.sa.edu.au" rel="nofollow">principal&#64;daraschool.sa.edu.au</a>.</p><p>Applicants who are short listed for interview will need to be available for interview between Wednesday the 23rd April and Thursday the 24th of April 2025. </p>