Replacement Early Years Teacher

Replacement Early Years Teacher

Position Type

Teaching

Commence Date

19 Jan 2026 to 11 Dec 2026

Employment Status

Fixed Term / Contract

FTE / Hours per week

Full Time

Year Levels

Early Learning

Role Details

St Mary Magdalene’s School is looking for a dynamic Early Years educator to join our team in a full-time, replacement contract commencing in 2026.  The successful candidate will join a dedicated and collaborative team of educators, committed to working in partnership with families and caregivers to provide individualised care alongside quality teaching and learning programs, to ensure students are given opportunities to thrive.

We encourage applications from those with experience and early career teachers who have a passion and energy for teaching.

Key Resonsibilites :

We are looking for someone who can develop strong and positive relationships with students and can establish a highly engaging learning environment in and out of the classroom.

To be successful in this role you will have :

• Willingness to actively uphold and contribute to the Catholic ethos of the school, including its Mercy Education Values.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Australian Curriculum, incorporating contemporary, evidence-based Early Years pedagogies, including explicit teaching.
• Proven ability to collect and maintain comprehensive data and records of student progress and achievement.
• Demonstrated capacity to adapt teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Commitment to supporting trauma-informed and PBIS strategies to develop the social and emotional wellbeing of all students, fostering personal responsibility and resilience.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and co-educators in a team-based environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive, effective relationships with staff, students, and families.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet required timelines.

Additional Information :

The successful candidates will be required to undergo our screening process, which includes a Working with Children Check, E-Screen, Applicant Declaration Form, First Aid Certificate and RRHAN.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

About Us

St Mary Magdalene’s School offers tuition-fee free primary education for the children in Adelaide’s north. We connect Life, Faith and Learning in the Mercy Tradition and welcome students and families from all faiths and backgrounds.

St Mary Magdalene’s is a warm and inclusive Primary School that celebrates diversity, collaboration and professional growth.  This is an opportunity to make a real difference in building the foundations in a child’s learning journey.

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