POSITION OVERVIEW
Position Title: Year 4 Classroom Teacher
Commencing: 19/01/2026
Type: Negotiable, 12-month Contract, 8.00 am to 3.40 pm (This does not include other expected outside hour commitments, such as staff meetings, parent evenings, etc.)
Reports to: Director of Upper Primary
FTE Salary: Commensurate with qualifications & experience
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Upper Primary Classroom Teacher will inspire, challenge, and support students, fostering a lifelong love of learning. They will develop, implement, and assess engaging programs that aim to achieve specific student outcomes while promoting creativity and collaboration. The teacher will actively engage in critical reflection and inquiry to enhance their knowledge and skills, effectively engaging students and driving their academic success.
WORKING AT CEDAR COLLEGE
At Cedar College we believe that children are created in the image of God and therefore are valued as unique and capable individuals, full of potential.
Our teachers and support staff are responsible for creating welcoming learning environments that are positive, supportive and engaging. We want all our students to feel comfortable and safe, and to have the opportunity to learn and grow academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
With a strong focus on building relationships, our students develop a sense of community and belonging that will support them in maximising their learning outcomes. Our support staff work alongside teachers to support students to experience learning in a way that meets their needs, helping them to become independent learners who develop a love of learning.
Key Responsibilities:
* Teaching Year 4, covering all aspects of the Australian Curriculum as pertinent to that year level. (Science, German, PE, Health, Digital Technology and Performing Arts are taught by specialist teachers at Cedar College).
* Deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
* Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving in students.
* Support students' physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
* Collaborate with the team to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
Necessary Qualifications and Checks:
* Bachelor of Education or equivalent
* Current South Australian Teacher Registration
* Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
* RRHAN-EC Training (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care)
* Protective Practices online course
Personal Requirements:
* Demonstrate a sincere commitment to Jesus Christ, the philosophy of Christian Education, and be actively involved in your local church.
* Be reliable and responsible in building trust within the Cedar community and acting with excellence and integrity.
* Demonstrate the ability to interact with students and colleagues in a positive, sensitive and respectful manner.
* Ability to model and develop positive relationships with students and foster their physical, spiritual, social and emotional development.
Applications Close: 9 am, Monday November 24, 2025.
Download the Position Information Document here.
Visit the Cedar College website for more information.