Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full TimeApplications Close: 3 February 2025Discover an exciting opportunity at Living Waters, where we are dedicated to empowering lifelong learners within a nurturing environment. Our mission is to provide a strong educational foundation while promoting intercultural understanding and respect to shape a diverse and enriched world. Join our team, inspire students to reach their full potential, fostering resilience, curiosity, and creativity.We are seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team at Living Waters Lutheran School in Alice Springs. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for our youngest learners, utilising the renowned Reggio Emilia approach. Your responsibilities will include implementing an engaging and child-centred curriculum, fostering a love for learning, and collaborating with parents and colleagues to support each child's holistic development.What You’ll Bring to the Team:To be considered for this position, you will need a Bachelor's qualification in Education. Ideally, you’ll also bring prior experience in a similar position; however, we are open to candidates who are new to the discipline and willing to learn.Critical to your continued success at Living Waters will be your flexibility, your ability to work as part of a team to support the holistic development of all children on campus, and your curiosity in exploring new ways of working and learning together.Although we are a Lutheran school, we do not require candidates to share this faith. As long as you are curious about spirituality and share the same values of Service, Love, Endeavour, and Courage, you are welcome at the Living Waters community.Be Rewarded:In addition to a competitive salary of circa $86,338 - $123,819 p.a. + superannuation, you will receive a range of generous benefits from Living Waters Lutheran School, including:Relocation assistance, to help you make this vibrant regional community your new home.Additional leave entitlements, including 13 days extra holiday leave.Salary packaging options to help you increase your take-home pay.Senior and Middle Leadership development programs and extensive Leadership opportunities, including the opportunity to step into senior teacher roles or to lead faculties.Flexible and family-friendly working conditions, so you can enjoy a healthy work/life balance.Discover the unparalleled benefits of living in Alice Springs, where adventure meets tranquillity. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Uluru, Kings Canyon, and the iconic MacDonnell Ranges right at your doorstep. Enjoy a vibrant outdoor lifestyle with hiking, camping, and off-road adventures, offering endless opportunities for exploration and self-discovery.What are you waiting for? Apply now and we'll help you make Alice Springs your new home!Please do not wait until closing to submit your application as if the right applicant is found we will close the applications earlier.Affiliation: LutheranTeaching Level: PrimaryGender: CoedStudents: 250Teaching Staff: 15Non-Teaching Staff: 18Single SchoolLiving Waters Lutheran School is currently undergoing a dynamic period of reflection and growth, focusing on innovative pedagogy and excellence in teaching and learning. Within our school, high expectations are being established through reflective practice, collaborative planning, monitoring, providing feedback, and reporting on the effectiveness of learning. The learning environment is beginning to promote active engagement, risk-taking, motivation, and a strong learner voice.To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and 2 reference contacts.
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