Junior School Teachers | **** Fixed-Term Opportunities | Full-Year Contract and Semester 1 Contract
Mercedes College is seeking enthusiastic Junior School teachers to join our team in ****. We welcome applications from educators who are passionate about inspiring young learners, building strong relationships and creating engaging learning environments where every child can flourish. Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for your next opportunity or an emerging educator ready to grow your career in a supportive College environment, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
Mercedes College is a Catholic co-educational Reception to Year 12 International Baccalaureate World School in the Mercy tradition, located in Springfield, South Australia. Driven by our vision to be a sustainable, internationally minded, world class school, we develop creative and critical thinkers who become leaders, for life. Our community is defined by a sense of belonging, high expectations and genuine relationships, and we live our Mercy Values of Compassion, Loyalty, Justice, Integrity, Responsibility and Mutual Respect in the way we work and interact with students, families and each other.
About The Roles
Junior School teachers at Mercedes College play a vital role in shaping students' learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We have two positions on offer in our Junior School (Reception to Year 5):
A fixed-term position for the full **** school year.
A fixed-term position for Terms 1 and 2 of the **** school year in Year 4
Teaching year-level allocations for the fixed term position for the full year, will be determined based on the experience, strengths and suitability of the successful applicants, together with the operational needs of the College.
Working Within a Cooperative And High-performing Team, You Will
Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging learning experiences aligned with the Australian Curriculum and the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Create safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environments
Foster student wellbeing,



engagement and a love of learning
Differentiate teaching to support the diverse needs of learners
Use assessment and student data to inform teaching and monitor progress
Build strong and positive partnerships with students, families and colleagues
Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices
Actively support and promote the Catholic identity, Mercy ethos and values of the College
About You
You are a relational, reflective and passionate educator who:
Demonstrates strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and contemporary evidence-informed teaching practices
Builds positive and productive relationships with students, families/caregivers and colleagues
Creates engaging learning experiences that challenge and support all learners
Uses data, feedback and assessment to inform teaching and improve student outcomes
Demonstrates effective learner engagement grounded in respect and positive relationships
Values student wellbeing, belonging and social-emotional development in a faith based setting
Contributes positively to a collaborative team culture
Models professionalism, integrity and high expectations
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and qualified growth
Experience teaching across a range of middle primary year levels (eg Years 2 to 5), will be highly regarded.
Graduates and early career teachers with a passion for primary education are warmly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications And Training
Applicants must hold:
Current South Australian Teacher Registration
Working with Children Check (WWCC)
RRHAN-EC Fundamentals and Masterclass certification
First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012 or equivalent)
Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications
For confidential enquiries regarding these opportunities, please contact Luisa Dickson, Executive Director People and Culture, on ************ or via email at ******
Appointment is subject to Working with Children and Catholic screening clearances. Mercedes College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
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