Senior Physics Teacher SACE stage 1&2
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 17 November 2026
Bring Physics to life and inspire high-achieving students in a respected learning environment. This 12-month maternity leave opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative and innovative teaching team.
<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. Currently we cater to approximately 750 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, catering for approximately 380 students, providing a dedicated environment tailored to younger students, while remaining closely connected to the wider Endeavour College community. </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, and our community values staff who enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that is based on caring relationships.</p>
<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>
<p><strong>Full Time, 12 Month Maternity Leave Contract</strong></p>
<p>Endeavour College is seeking to appoint a full-time Senior Physics Teacher, teaching SACE stage 1 & 2, from the beginning of the 2027 school year. </p>
<p>This position has responsibility for the planning, organisation, implementation, and delivery of quality instructional programs within a secondary learning environment and will also have responsibility for a designated Care Group. The successful applicant will be a qualified and experienced Science teacher.</p>
<p>We envision an experienced teacher with a proven record in education, a true passion for the Sciences, committed to excellence in Christian co-education, and an understanding of Restorative Practices, and the principles of Lutheran education to join our team.</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 approach to your teaching. </p>
<p>You will be a high performing and motivated Lutheran educator, who engages effectively with students, staff, parents and the wider Endeavour College community.</p>
<p><strong>You will have the following mandatory requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor of Education, etc.)</li>
<li>Current SA Teacher Registration</li>
<li>Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)</li>
<li>Current Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect Certificate. RRHAN-EC</li>
<li>Current Applied First Aid – in an Education environment</li>
<li>Appropriate qualifications and experience teaching Science (Stage 1 & 2), with experience in Physics</li>
<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 in accordance with Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) professional standards.</p>
<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 significant role model for all 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>We do not accept applications via email, and we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. </p>
<p><i>Applications close promptly at 8am on Tuesday 17 November 2026. </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>