Junior School Teacher
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 6 February 2026
Teach a classroom of Junior School students in a warm, encouraging and faith-filled environment.
- Join a thriving, distinctly Christian community experiencing exciting growth
- Foster students in their learning and in their faith journey
- Fixed term full time contract 1.0FTE (Across multiple sites), March 2026 - December 2026
<p><strong>About Our College</strong></p>
<p>Emmaus Christian College is a multi-campus, non-denominational school, providing quality, distinctly Christian education from ELC to Year 12.</p>
<p>We are passionate about delivering exceptional, biblically-based education, and want to partner with you as we outwork our vision of Inspiring Hearts and Inspiring Minds.</p>
<p>Our aim is that our students will graduate as confident and compassionate young adults, well-equipped to take their place in the world. We seek to foster a commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion to live life in such a way as to bring honour and glory to God, in staff and students alike.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
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<li>Work among a growing team of committed Christian teachers, supported by teaching colleagues and school administration staff across the College.</li>
<li>Create a warm and caring learning environment in the classroom.</li>
<li>Provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities for students.</li>
<li>Demonstrate excellent skills and understanding of teaching and learning in a primary school setting, utilising a range of teaching methodologies.</li>
<li>Work in collaboration with other staff to ensure a distinctive Christian education by motivating, inspiring and aligning practice with the College Vision, Mission and Values.</li>
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<p>For further information regarding the position, please view the full position description available on our website at <a href="https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment" rel="nofollow"><u>https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment</u></a></p>
<p><strong>About You</strong></p>
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<li>A committed Christian with a deep desire to serve Jesus Christ as Lord.</li>
<li>Demonstrated passion for biblically-based Christian education.</li>
<li>An appropriate qualification in Teacher Education.</li>
<li>Demonstrated passion and experience teaching students across ELC-6 classes.</li>
<li>Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to work across multiple school sites, adapting effectively to different learning environments, teams, and student needs.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire young people to achieve their potential, catering for students with a range of learning abilities.</li>
<li>Evidence of excellent behaviour management skills, contributing to a safe and caring classroom environment.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in working with staff, parents and students.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability in problem solving, flexibility, priority setting and time management.</li>
<li>Current Teachers’ Registration, valid Working With Children Check, RRHAN-EC and First Aid certification.</li>
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<p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p>
<p>At Emmaus Christian College, we value our employees beyond the workplace. As a member of our Christ-centred community, your unique gifts and talents will be cherished. We are united in our commitment to serve Jesus and inspire young people through high-quality education. </p>
<p>We recognise that we are blessed with staff who are dedicated and skilled, we offer the following to further nurture our team’s wellbeing, development and success.</p>
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<li>A distinctly Christian organisation with a unified mission for Christian education, including regular staff devotions and worship.</li>
<li>Staff member discounts on student fees.</li>
<li>Staff Team Building Day and professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>Strong culture of hospitality with social events and celebrations throughout the year.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program.</li>
<li>Competitive salaries and benefits.</li>
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<p>If you have a passion for actively contributing to growing God’s kingdom and seeing young people thrive, we invite you to apply!</p>
<p><strong>Submitting Your Application</strong></p>
<p>Closing Date: 9:00am, Friday 6th February 2026.</p>
<p>Please Note: Applications will be assessed as they are received, and early submission is encouraged.</p>
<p>Applicants should provide:</p>
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<li>A written application that addresses the selection criteria outlined in the position description, available at <a href="https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment" rel="nofollow"><u>https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment</u></a></li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae, which provides full personal details, qualifications, previous employment and experience.</li>
<li>A completed ‘Application for Teaching Position Form’, available at <a href="https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment" rel="nofollow"><u>https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment</u></a> </li>
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<p>Application submissions must be sent to <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Junior%20School%20Teacher%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Junior%20School%20Teacher%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Junior%20School%20Teacher%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a></u> and include all three documents to be considered.<strong> </strong>Please reference the Job ID in the subject line: Job ID 260102. </p>
<p>For further information, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8292 3888 or <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Junior%20School%20Teacher%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Junior%20School%20Teacher%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Junior%20School%20Teacher%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a></u></p>