Head of Year 7 starting in 2027
Job No:
END134
Location:
Mawson Lakes
Endeavour College
For more than 28 years, Endeavour College in Mawson Lakes has thrived as a co-educational secondary school with a young history and a strong reputation for educating the minds, hearts, and spirits of students in Years 7-12, under the umbrella of the Lutheran Church in Australia. Catering to approximately 750 students, we offer an education that prepares them for their future years, whilst leaving lasting and treasure worthy memories.
The Junior School campus (R-6 years) has commenced construction, and it is anticipated to be open at the start of the 2027 school year.
The College embraces a culture of fostering educational excellence that is immersed in a Christ-centred approach to education. Our mission - 'A Christian environment for each student and staff member to develop their God-given abilities for LIFE and community'.
Our College values of LOVE, COURAGE, FORGIVENESS, and HOPE are upheld through application of The Endeavour Way, and our community values staff who enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that is based on caring relationships.
About the role
Head of Year 7 Role – 5-year Tenure - Head of Year 7 - Position Description
Teacher - Permanent - Teacher - Position Description
We are looking for a full-time Teacher to start at the beginning of 2027, who will hold a position of additional responsibility of Head of Year 7. The position will hold the responsibility for planning, organisation, implementation and delivery of quality instructional programs within a middle school learning environment.
We envision an experienced teacher with a proven record in middle school education and pastoral care leadership, who has an understanding and can implement restorative practices and the principles of Lutheran Education to join the College. Experience in supporting the successful transition of Year 7 student into Senior School and the ability to support the students' academic, social and emotional adjustment into a new learning environment is critical.
You must have the following knowledge and skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Motivation and a passion to work with and support young people on their journey through secondary education.
- Enthusiasm and flexibility with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
- Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of a Christian school.
All teaching staff are expected to continually engage in professional learning and development to improve teaching knowledge and practices. All work is to be performed in accordance with Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) professional standards.
About you
You are highly organised, have excellent communications skills and have an ability to build strong relationships with a collaborative problem solving and solution-focused approach to their teaching practice and team skills whilst striving for continuous improvement.
The successful applicant will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant leadership experience
- Hold or be willing and able to obtain and maintain a current clearance to work with children (WWCC)
- Hold or be willing to maintain a current Responding to Risk, Harm and Neglect in an educational setting (RRHAN-EC)
- Hold a current South Australian Teachers Registration Certificate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong administrative skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan, set, and prioritise work
- Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and proof-reading skills
- Significant experience leading a team
- Motivation and a passion to work with and support young people on their educational journey.
- Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of a Christian school.
Successful applicants can expect:
- A caring and supportive Christian community environment
- Supportive leadership, and a collaborative team environment
- To be a positive and significant role model for all students of Endeavour College
We look forward to appointing a talented and motivated individual to join our College community. If you believe this is you, we encourage you to apply for this role!
We do not accept applications via email, and we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.
Applications close promptly at 4pm on Wednesday 9 September 2026.
If you are interested please submit your application early as we will be screening and interviewing within the advertising timeline and may close the advertising early if a suitable candidate is identified.
