Junior School Health and Physical Education Teacher
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)
Applications Close: 22 June 2026
Teach Health and Physical Education to a classroom of Junior School students in a warm, welcoming 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 part time contract 0.4FTE, July 2026 - July 2027.
<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>Teach Health and Physical Education classes across ELC - 6.</li>
<li>Support a strategic approach to growing participation and excellence across the College sports program.</li>
<li>Support and assist with coordination of the Physical Education program including internal and external sporting events (e.g. Athletics Day, Swimming Carnival, SACSA participation).</li>
<li>Provide excellent teaching and learning opportunities for students.</li>
<li>Work cooperatively with colleagues in a team setting providing a curriculum which is challenging and engaging for students.</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>
<li>Encourage students in a positive and supportive learning environment where student achievements are acknowledged.</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>
<ul>
<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, with a focus on Health and Physical Education.</li>
<li>Demonstrated passion and ability to teach Health and Physical Education to students across ELC - Year 6.</li>
<li>A demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire young people to achieve their potential, catering for students with a range of learning abilities.</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>
<ul>
<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, Monday 22nd June 2026.</p>
<p>Applicants should provide:</p>
<ol>
<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%20Health%20and%20Physical%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Junior%20School%20Health%20and%20Physical%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Junior%20School%20Health%20and%20Physical%20Education%20Teacher%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 260604. </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%20Health%20and%20Physical%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Junior%20School%20Health%20and%20Physical%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><u></u></a><u><a href="mailto:recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au?subject=Junior%20School%20Health%20and%20Physical%20Education%20Teacher%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@emmauscc.sa.edu.au</a></u></p>