<p><strong>Endeavour College</strong></p> <p>For more than 28 years, Endeavour College in Mawson Lakes has thrived as a co-educational secondary school with a young history and a strong reputation for educating the minds, hearts, and spirits of students in Years 7-12, under the umbrella of the Lutheran Church in Australia. Catering to approximately 750 secondary students, we offer an education that prepares them for their future years, whilst leaving lasting and treasure-worthy memories.</p> <p>The Junior School campus (R-6 years) has commenced construction, and it is anticipated to be open at the start of the 2027 school year.&nbsp;</p> <p>The College embraces a culture of fostering educational excellence that is immersed in a Christ-centred approach to education. Our mission - 'A Christian environment for each student and staff member to develop their God-given abilities for LIFE and community'.</p> <p>Our College values of LOVE, COURAGE, FORGIVENESS, and HOPE are upheld through application of The Endeavour Way,&nbsp;and our community values staff&nbsp;who enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that is&nbsp;based on caring relationships.</p> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p><strong>Full time - 12 month Maternity Leave Cover for 2027</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a full time Secondary Visual Arts Teacher to cover Maternity Leave for 2027.</p> <p>We envision an experienced teacher with a proven record in secondary education, who has an understanding and is able to implement restorative practices and the principles of Lutheran Education to join the College. Experience in teaching Visual Art to secondary students (7-12) is required.</p> <p>You must have the following knowledge and skills:</p> <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Motivation and a passion to work with and support young people on their journey through secondary education</li> <li>Enthusiasm and flexibility with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment</li> <li>Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of a Christian school</li> </ul> <p>All teaching staff are expected to continually engage in professional learning and development to improve teaching knowledge and practices. All work is to be performed&nbsp;in accordance with&nbsp;Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) professional standards.</p> <p><strong>About you</strong></p> <p>You are highly organised, have excellent communications skills and have an ability to build strong relationships with a collaborative&nbsp;problem solving and&nbsp;solution-focused approach to your teaching practice and team skills whilst striving for continuous improvement.</p> <p><strong>The successful applicant&nbsp;will have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant leadership experience</li> <li>Hold or be willing and able to obtain and maintain a current clearance to work with children (WWCC)</li> <li>Hold or be willing to maintain a current Responding to Risk, Harm and Neglect in an educational setting (RRHAN-EC)</li> <li>Hold a current South Australian Teachers Registration Certificate</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan, set, and prioritise work</li> <li>Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines</li> <li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Motivation and a&nbsp;passion to work&nbsp;with and support&nbsp;young people on their educational journey</li> <li>Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of a Christian school</li> </ul> <p><strong>Successful applicants can expect:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A caring and supportive Christian community environment</li> <li>Supportive leadership, and a collaborative team environment</li> <li>To be a positive and&nbsp;significant role model&nbsp;for all students&nbsp;of Endeavour College</li> </ul> <p>We look forward to appointing a talented and motivated individual to join our College community. If you believe this is you, we encourage you to apply for this role!</p> <p><strong>We do not accept applications via email, and we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><i>Applications close promptly&nbsp;</i>at 8am&nbsp;on Monday 2 November 2026<i>.&nbsp;</i></p> <p><i>If you are interested please submit your application early as we will be screening and interviewing within the advertising timeline and may close the advertising early if a suitable candidate is identified.</i></p>