Early Learners' Centre Teacher (Full-time Replacement)
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 19 September 2025
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced ELC teacher to join our outstanding team of qualified Early Learning Educators.
<p>At St Peter’s Girls’ School we focus on collaboration, creative thinking, and innovation, seeking to foster independent thinking and our core values of courage, creativity and compassion in every student. We aim to develop motivated, versatile, and curious students who carry a love of learning throughout their schooling years and beyond.<strong> </strong>We have a proud history of over 130 years, providing outstanding educational opportunities for students from Early Learning to Year 12. Our all-in-one campus, located in leafy SÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúyfell, just 5km from Adelaide’s CBD, boasts spacious grounds and state-of-the-art facilities. We are an authorised IB PYP & DP World School.</p>
<p>At St Peter’s Girls’ we seek to employ people who embody character and influence within their personal and professional lives. We are committed to providing our staff with opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.</p>
<p>Our Early Learners' Centre caters for children from two to five years of age. The Centre is open 50 weeks of the year (7.30am to 6pm). Following a school term structure ELC teachers are responsible for the organisation and delivery of the 8.30am to 3.30pm term-time program. Education in the ELC incorporates the philosophies and practices of the Reggio Emilia Educational Project and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.</p>
<p>We are seeking a driven, inspiring and resourceful professional ELC Teacher to be an integral part of our team, working with our Co-educators to plan, implement and evaluate children’s learning inquiries.</p>
<p>The minimum qualification is a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and applicants must be prepared to work with children aged between 2 to 5 years.</p>
<p>This position is available as a full-time, fixed term replacement contract for one (1) term commencing in Term 4, 2025.</p>
<p><strong>A Career at Saints Girls</strong></p>
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<li>A unique opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school that upholds a culture of excellence</li>
<li>Collaborative and passionate team environment with a connected and inclusive community</li>
<li>Internal and external professional development opportunities </li>
<li>Opportunities for Interstate and International professional learning within our network of exchange schools</li>
<li>Contemporary and high-tech learning spaces</li>
<li>Opportunities to engage in co-curricular offerings and School events </li>
<li>Well-resourced and supported teaching and learning</li>
<li>Onsite parking available</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
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<p>All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety and wellbeing. All staff are required to comply with our service policy banning personal devices while working with children, using only service-issued devices for documentation and communication.</p>
<p>Applications close midday, Friday 19 September 2025.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ELC-Teacher-FT-fixed-term-replacement-Position-Description.pdf" rel="nofollow"><strong>Download Position Description</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>Please apply via SEEK, providing a resumé including details of 3 referees, and a cover letter addressed to the Principal, Cherylyn Skewes. </strong></p>
<p><strong>For teaching positions, please upload a copy of your Teacher’s Registration in the ‘Licences & certifications’ section of the SEEK application form.</strong><br><br><strong>All positions at the School require a valid Working with Children Check. For non-teaching positions, the School can help facilitate this process.</strong></p>