Mercedes College, a Catholic school inspired by its Mercy tradition,  is a Reception to Year 12 International Baccalaureate World School  located in Springfield, South Australia just 6 kilometres south of the CBD.

Driven by our vision to be a sustainable, internationally-minded, world class school, we proudly develop creative and critical thinkers to be leaders, for life.

We're proud of our personalised learning focus that delivers results, and our leaders, teachers, specialists and administrators who contribute to students' success. 

With a vibrant community defined by authentic relationships, values and belonging, we provide excellent career opportunities for teaching, administrative and specialist functions, and welcome applications from forward thinking, dynamic individuals looking to make a difference.

Mercedes College employees can access many professional benefits including:

• Salary packaging options
• Career and professional development opportunities
• Excellent facilities, and innovative technology
• Access to wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistant Program
• Travel opportunities with student groups
• Supportive working environment

Now recruiting | Learning Area Leader
PE / Health / Outdoor Education

A key leadership role shaping the next phase of student experience in PE/Health/ODE, supporting students to flourish in our new high performance sports precinct.

About the role

The College is seeking applications from suitably qualified SACE Physical Education and Health Teachers passionate about faculty leadership. Knowledge of SACE Outdoor Education is also desirable.

For the successful candidate, a permanent, full time teaching position awaits with a 3 year Position of Responsibility (POR) Level 2 in the role of Learning Area Leader – PE/Health/ODE, commencing in 2024. 

Further information:

• Mercedes College Teacher Position Information Document
• Learning Area Leader – PE/Health/ODE Position Information Document

About you

As an experienced faculty leader, you know how to achieve results through your team. You establish and build strong relationships within your faculty, across the school and broader community in support of delivering outstanding student outcomes and experiences. You are skilled at galvanising the faculty and broader community to support the wholistic experience of the student, including in relation to sports carnivals and events. 

You thrive on the opportunity to develop and lead world-class teaching and learning in the disciplines of PE, Health and Outdoor Education and can demonstrate inquiry and cross disciplinary approaches in your practice. You are a collaborative leader who recognises the value of diversity in the pursuit of excellence.

A passionate, energetic and enthusiastic educator, you are highly competent and committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students can flourish in all aspects of their humanity. You develop strong and positive working relationships with your students and establish highly engaging learning environments in and out of the classroom.

You possess an expert knowledge within your learning area/s and the curriculum and are able to teach PE to Stage 2. Knowledge of the IB programmes will be a strong advantage, yet is not essential. You know how to teach and assess the curriculum and can demonstrate that you know your students. 

You actively engage in your own continuous professional and personal learning and formation and through your leadership experience, can demonstrate how you have supported others in their formation.  

How to apply

To apply, please provide:

1. Current resume including the names and contact details of 3 referees.
2. Cover letter (no more than 2 A4 pages) explaining:
   • What has motivated you to apply for this leadership position at Mercedes College
   • Your key leadership skills/attributes that make you suitable to take Mercedes through its next phase of student experience in PE/Health/ODE
3. A completed Applicant Declaration Form

Email your application to recruitment@mercedes.catholic.edu.au

Applications close 9am Monday 2 October 2023.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Ciplys (Executive Director – Human Resources) on 0428 819 207. 

Now recruiting | Music Teacher, Junior and Middle School

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified teachers with experience teaching Music in the junior and middle years. The ideal candidate will have robust knowledge in music, with demonstrable experience or capacity to teach Reception and Years 5 to 8 - including contributing to the Curriculum Extension Program. Ideally has experience with brass and/or woodwind.

• Contract for Term 4, 2023 through to the end of 2024
• Part-time FTE 0.7 spread over four days (Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri)

We invite you to submit your application, prior to 9am Monday 25 September 2023. Please let us know if you are interested in only Term 4 or only 1 year contract for 2024 school year or both.

The role

Mercedes College teachers are highly competent and committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students can flourish in all aspects of their humanity. They develop strong and positive working relationships with their students and establish highly engaging learning environments in and out of the classroom.

They have expert knowledge within their learning area/s and the curriculum; they know how to teach and assess it and they know their students.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the wider education community, our teachers facilitate student learning and actively engage in their own continuous professional and personal learning and formation.

Mercedes College is a child safe organisation in which all members of the community share in the responsibility for the care and protection of young people in our care.

Knowledge of the IB programmes will be an advantage, yet is not essential.

Find out more by reading the Position Description.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Ciplys (Executive Director – Human Resources) on 0428 819 207.

How to submit an Application

Email your application to recruitment@mercedes.catholic.edu.au, addressed to Mr. Andrew Balkwill (Principal): 

1. Cover letter outlining the following (no more than 2 A4 pages).
   • Please state your preferences for contract period, please include what you’re able to teach.
   • Please outline what has motivated you to submit an application with Mercedes College and what you think you can contribute to the Mercedes College community. 
2. Current resume including the names and contact details of three current referees
3. A completed Mercedes College Applicant Declaration Form. To access the Application Declaration Form please visit: www.mercedes.catholic.edu.au/careers/.

Applications close 9am Monday 25 September 2023.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews/appointment may occur before the closing date. 

Employment Declaration

When you apply for a position with Mercedes College, or employment in any capacity within Catholic Education South Australia (CESA), you need to complete this Applicant Declaration Form and provide any additional supporting information as necessary where you answer 'yes'.

This must be submitted with your application.

Applications will not be considered unless this declaration is completed and supporting information provided as necessary.

If you have questions about this please contact Amanda Dyson on T | 8372 3200.

Note | Aligned with CESA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, CESA staff do not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, except for those employees working in High-Risk Settings where up-to-date vaccination is required.

Available positions 

For further information about teaching and non-teaching positions, please contact:

Melissa Ciplys
Executive Director Human Resources
T | 8202 9405  
E | mciplys@mercedes.catholic.edu.au

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