Teacher (Early Years)

Position Details: 
Santa Clara School is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Early Years teacher to join our vibrant and multicultural Catholic school community in an ongoing Kindergarten position (Wednesday-Friday).
Located in St James, Santa Clara School is inspired by the Dominican tradition of Veritas (Truth) and committed to nurturing the whole child. We provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where every student is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.
The successful applicant will be a relationship-focused educator who places student engagement, wellbeing and achievement at the centre of their practice. They will be committed to creating engaging learning experiences, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and maintaining high expectations for all learners.
At Santa Clara, our staff work collaboratively to build a culture of respect, inclusion and growth. Through approaches such as the Berry Street Education Model and UR Strong Program, we support students to develop the confidence, resilience and skills needed to thrive both at school and beyond.

Selection Criteria: 
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in contemporary Early Years education, including play-based learning, explicit teaching and inquiry-based approaches, with the ability to design and deliver engaging, differentiated learning programs that support the holistic development of every child.
Highly developed communication and relationship-building skills, with the capacity to foster authentic, positive and respectful partnerships with students, families and colleagues, and contribute effective…