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HILLS

EMPLOYMENT

The Hills Christian Community School (HILLS) is a co-educational, non-denominational Christian School, for Reception to Year 12 students. Our ELC – Year 12 Campus is situated on picturesque grounds at Verdun, which is only minutes away from the South-Eastern Freeway and 5 minutes from Hahndorf.

The engaging learning environment on both campuses promotes curiosity, discovery and independence with respectful relationships being developed between the staff and students.

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Temporary Relief Teacher Application

Early Learning Centre Assistant Director

  • Early Learning Centre (ELC) Assistant Director
  • Hours: 30 hours per week over 44 weeks per annum – 0.67 FTE
  • Opportunity to work additional hours (Cert 3 or Diploma qualified)
  • As this is a new role within our ELC, it is a 1 year contract position with a view to transition to permanency following a successful review of the role and candidate

    HILLS is seeking a dedicated ELC Assistant Director to support the daily operations of our Early Learning Centre. This role ensures high-quality early childhood education by overseeing administration, compliance, financial management, and staff coordination, aligning with HILLS’ mission and values.

    The Assistant Director maintains a welcoming, professional environment, ensures regulatory adherence, and supports the ELC Director in delivering excellence. Leadership, organisational skills, and a commitment to a safe, nurturing, and enriching space for children, families, and staff are essential.

    If you are passionate about early childhood education, possess strong administrative skills, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we invite you to apply.

    All members of staff of The Hills Christian Community School Inc. are expected to uphold and demonstrate personal qualities and behaviours which are consistent with the School’s Statement of Aims and Objectives, and its Statement of Belief. These include:

    • A personal Christian faith, which is reflected in his/her daily living
    • A love of children and teaching
    • Acceptance and respect for people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints
    • The ability to work co-operatively and harmoniously as part of a team
    • Being supportive and encouraging to children, colleagues and parents
    • Having positive relationships and open communication with the whole school community
    • A positive outlook on life which enhances relationships
    • A commitment to personal and professional growth

        Pre-Requisites/Qualifications

        These qualifications/certificates are required prior to commencing employment at HILLS and must be updated for the duration of employments at HILLS (please provide copy with application):

        • Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) is favourable. Willingness to work towards Certificate III in ECEC will be considered with strong evidence of administrative skills
        • Current Working with Children Check
        • Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect Certificate
        • Current First Aid Certificate
        • Current Driver’s Licence

        Application Instructions

        1. Application Form (attached below) including 3 referees, preferably one of whom is a Pastor.
        2. Cover Letter outlining the applicant’s interests in undertaking the advertised position (maximum one A4 page).
        3. Curriculum Vitae including a summary of qualifications and positions held with key achievements.
        4. Key Selection Criteria Summary as outlined in the Role Description (maximum two A4 pages).
        5. Supporting documents.

        Applications to be emailed to employment@hccs.sa.edu.au

        A short-listing process will take place after applications close and interviews will be held soon after. If there are any questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact the HR Department on employment@hccs.sa.edu.au or phone 08 8388 7811.

        Applications by COB Thursday 24th April 2025

        Candidate Information

        Interactive Application Form

        Role Description & Key Selection Criteria

        Early Learning Centre Teacher

        Role Purpose

        HILLS is seeking a dedicated, dynamic, strategic, and visionary teacher to lead our ELC room. Reporting to the ELC Director / Educational Leader, the teacher is pivotal in driving quality learning and care. The successful applicant will be responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing high-quality learning opportunities, aligning with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the center’s philosophy, drawing on nature pedagogy, and Reggio principles. This role requires a highly skilled educator who can lead a team, inspire best practices, and build strong partnerships with children, families, and the wider community.

        All members of staff of The Hills Christian Community School Inc. are expected to uphold and demonstrate personal qualities and behaviours which are consistent with the School’s Statement of Aims and Objectives, and its Statement of Belief. These include:

        • A personal Christian faith, which is reflected in his/her daily living
        • A love of children and teaching
        • Acceptance and respect for people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints
        • The ability to work co-operatively and harmoniously as part of a team
        • Being supportive and encouraging to children, colleagues and parents
        • Having positive relationships and open communication with the whole school community
        • A positive outlook on life which enhances relationships
        • A commitment to personal and professional growth

        Pre-Requisites/Qualifications

        These qualifications/certificates are required prior to commencing employment at HILLS and must be updated for the duration of employments at HILLS (please provide copy with application):

          • Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
          • Bachelor of Early Childhood (minimum requirement)
          • Current Working with Children Check
          • Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect Certificate
          • Current First Aid Certificate
          • Current Driver’s Licence

        Application Instructions

        1. Application Form (attached below) including 3 referees, preferably one of whom is a Pastor.
        2. Cover Letter outlining the applicant’s interests in undertaking the advertised position (maximum one A4 page).
        3. Curriculum Vitae including a summary of qualifications and positions held with key achievements.
        4. Key Selection Criteria Summary as outlined in the Role Description (maximum two A4 pages).
        5. Supporting documents.

        Applications to be emailed to employment@hccs.sa.edu.au

        A short-listing process will take place after applications close and interviews will be held soon after. If there are any questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact the HR Department on employment@hccs.sa.edu.au or phone 08 8388 7811.

        Applications by COB Thursday 24th April 2025

        Candidate Information

        Interactive Application Form

        Role Description & Key Selection Criteria

        Mid Year Reception Teacher

        • Full Time Temporary Teaching Position for 2 Terms
        • Commencing Term 3 2025 (with some additional transition days in Term 2).

        Role Purpose

        The Mid-Year Reception educator will join a collaborative and thriving teaching team to create engaging and purposeful learning adventures for children. They will confidently meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of students within the Primary years at HILLS. While working in a collaborative planning and teaching team, Primary Educators will guide and implement a tailored scope and sequence of learning which considers the unique requirements of students’ age and stage of development. Through a restorative approach to behaviour management, educators will develop intentional relationships with all students for the benefit of their learning and growth, while establishing and maintaining ongoing connection with the parent community.

        All members of staff of The Hills Christian Community School Inc. are expected to uphold and demonstrate personal qualities and behaviours which are consistent with the School’s Statement of Aims and Objectives, and its Statement of Belief. These include:

        • A personal Christian faith, which is reflected in his/her daily living
        • A love of children and teaching
        • Acceptance and respect for people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints
        • The ability to work co-operatively and harmoniously as part of a team
        • Being supportive and encouraging to children, colleagues and parents
        • Having positive relationships and open communication with the whole school community
        • A positive outlook on life which enhances relationships
        • A commitment to personal and professional growth

        Pre-Requisites/Qualifications

        These qualifications/certificates are required prior to commencing employment at HILLS and must be updated for the duration of employments at HILLS (please provide copy with application):

        • Registered with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
        • Current Working with Children Check
        • Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect Certificate
        • Current First Aid Certificate
        • Current Driver’s Licence

        Application Instructions

        1. Application Form (attached below) including 3 referees, preferably one of whom is a Pastor.
        2. Cover Letter outlining the applicant’s interests in undertaking the advertised position (maximum one A4 page).
        3. Curriculum Vitae including a summary of qualifications and positions held with key achievements.
        4. Key Selection Criteria Summary as outlined in the Role Description (maximum two A4 pages).
        5. Supporting documents.

        Applications to be emailed to employment@hccs.sa.edu.au

        A short-listing process will take place after applications close and interviews will be held soon after. If there are any questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact the HR Department on employment@hccs.sa.edu.au or phone 08 8388 7811.

        Applications by COB Thursday 24th April 2025

        Mid-Year Reception Employment Prospectus
        Role Description
        Interactive Application Form

        Secondary PE Teacher

        • Part Time Temporary Teaching Position from Week 4 Term 2 until end of 2025.
        • Approx. 0.4 – 0.6 FTE

        Role Purpose

        HILLS is a co-educational, non-denominational Christian School located at Verdun, in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. The School and our Early Learning Centre caters for around 650 students. With an impressive reputation for providing a broad range of ELC – Year 12 experiences, the School respects and nurtures the individual and promotes core Christian values, a love of learning and resilience in its students. HILLS is blessed to have attracted a top-quality staff team who actively engage students with their learning.

        We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Physical Education educator to inspire and engage students through movement, teamwork, and sports. This role involves teaching Physical Education to students from Years 10 to 12, and supporting extracurricular sporting activities.

        All members of staff of The Hills Christian Community School Inc. are expected to uphold and demonstrate personal qualities and behaviours which are consistent with the School’s Statement of Aims and Objectives, and its Statement of Belief. These include:

        • A personal Christian faith, which is reflected in his/her daily living
        • A love of children and teaching
        • Acceptance and respect for people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints
        • The ability to work co-operatively and harmoniously as part of a team
        • Being supportive and encouraging to children, colleagues and parents
        • Having positive relationships and open communication with the whole school community
        • A positive outlook on life which enhances relationships
        • A commitment to personal and professional growth

            Pre-Requisites/Qualifications

            These qualifications/certificates are required prior to commencing employment at HILLS and must be updated for the duration of employments at HILLS (please provide copy with application):

            • Registered with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
            • Current Working with Children Check
            • Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect Certificate
            • Current First Aid Certificate
            • Current Driver’s Licence

            Application Instructions

            1. Application Form (attached below) including 3 referees, preferably one of whom is a Pastor.
            2. Cover Letter outlining the applicant’s interests in undertaking the advertised position (maximum one A4 page).
            3. Curriculum Vitae including a summary of qualifications and positions held with key achievements.
            4. Key Selection Criteria Summary as outlined in the Role Description (maximum two A4 pages).
            5. Supporting documents.

            Applications to be emailed to employment@hccs.sa.edu.au

            A short-listing process will take place after applications close and interviews will be held soon after. If there are any questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact the HR Department on employment@hccs.sa.edu.au or phone 08 8388 7811.

            Applications by COB Thursday 24th April 2025

            Candidate Information
            2025 Role Description – Secondary PE
            Interactive Application Form

            School Support Educator (Upper Primary / Middle School)

            • Contract position until the end of 2025 (term time only)
            • 1:1 student support – Upper Primary/Middle School
            • 6.25 hours one day per week with the potential to increase
            • Grade 2 General Staff (HILLS Enterprise Agreement 2024)
            • Remuneration: $10,167 – $10,612 (FTE $73,205 – $76,404)

            Role Purpose

            Hills is seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic applicant to undertake the role of Inclusive Education SSO. As the successful applicant, you will bring a collaborative, proactive and enthusiastic approach to working with students and educators. Support Educators are required to work closely with classroom educators, parents and leadership as a part of a team to achieve individual outcomes for each student.

            The successful candidate will support students with complex learning profiles to access the curriculum through the effective, appropriate, and rigorous curriculum programs implemented by our classroom educators. They will provide specialist support and assistance, under the guidance of the relevant Inclusive Education Leader, for a range of neurodiverse students with complex learning profiles.

            All members of staff of The Hills Christian Community School Inc. are expected to uphold and demonstrate personal qualities and behaviours which are consistent with the School’s Statement of Aims and Objectives, and its Statement of Belief. These include:

            • A personal Christian faith, which is reflected in his/her daily living
            • A love of children and teaching
            • Acceptance and respect for people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints
            • The ability to work co-operatively and harmoniously as part of a team
            • Being supportive and encouraging to children, colleagues and parents
            • Having positive relationships and open communication with the whole school community
            • A positive outlook on life which enhances relationships
            • A commitment to personal and professional growth

                Pre-Requisites/Qualifications

                These qualifications/certificates are required prior to commencing employment at HILLS and must be updated for the duration of employments at HILLS (please provide copy with application):

                • Current Working with Children Check
                • Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect Certificate (RRHAN-EC)
                • Current First Aid Certificate
                • Current Driver’s Licence
                • Successful completion or working towards a Certificate II or III in Education Support and/or Disability (or equivalent) would be an advantage.

                Application Instructions

                1. Application Form (attached below) including 3 referees, preferably one of whom is a Pastor.
                2. Cover Letter outlining the applicant’s interests in undertaking the advertised position (maximum one A4 page).
                3. Curriculum Vitae including a summary of qualifications and positions held with key achievements.
                4. Key Selection Criteria Summary as outlined in the Role Description (maximum two A4 pages).
                5. Supporting documents.

                Applications to be emailed to employment@hccs.sa.edu.au

                A short-listing process will take place after applications close and interviews will be held soon after. If there are any questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact the HR Department on employment@hccs.sa.edu.au or phone 08 8388 7811.

                Applications by COB Thursday 1st May 2025

                Candidate Information
                Role Description
                Interactive Application Form

                School Support Educator (Mid Year Reception)

                • Mid- Year Reception School Support Educator commencing Term 3 2025
                • 6 month position until end of 2025 (term time only)
                • 24 hours across five days over 19 weeks
                • Grade 2 General Staff (of HILLS Enterprise Agreement 2024)
                • Remuneration: $18,545 – $19,356 (FTE $73,205 – $76,404 p.a.)

                Role Purpose

                Hills is seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic applicant to undertake the role of Inclusive Education SSO. As the successful applicant, you will bring a collaborative, proactive and enthusiastic approach to working with students and educators. Support Educators are required to work closely with classroom educators, parents and leadership as a part of a team to achieve individual outcomes for each student.

                The successful candidate will support students with complex learning profiles to access the curriculum through the effective, appropriate, and rigorous curriculum programs implemented by our classroom educators. They will provide specialist support and assistance, under the guidance of the relevant Inclusive Education Leader, for a range of neurodiverse students with complex learning profiles.

                All members of staff of The Hills Christian Community School Inc. are expected to uphold and demonstrate personal qualities and behaviours which are consistent with the School’s Statement of Aims and Objectives, and its Statement of Belief. These include:

                • A personal Christian faith, which is reflected in his/her daily living
                • A love of children and teaching
                • Acceptance and respect for people from diverse backgrounds and viewpoints
                • The ability to work co-operatively and harmoniously as part of a team
                • Being supportive and encouraging to children, colleagues and parents
                • Having positive relationships and open communication with the whole school community
                • A positive outlook on life which enhances relationships
                • A commitment to personal and professional growth

                    Pre-Requisites/Qualifications

                    These qualifications/certificates are required prior to commencing employment at HILLS and must be updated for the duration of employments at HILLS (please provide copy with application):

                    • Current Working with Children Check
                    • Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect Certificate (RRHAN-EC)
                    • Current First Aid Certificate
                    • Current Driver’s Licence
                    • Successful completion or working towards a Certificate II or III in Education Support and/or Disability (or equivalent) would be an advantage.

                    Application Instructions

                    1. Application Form (attached below) including 3 referees, preferably one of whom is a Pastor.
                    2. Cover Letter outlining the applicant’s interests in undertaking the advertised position (maximum one A4 page).
                    3. Curriculum Vitae including a summary of qualifications and positions held with key achievements.
                    4. Key Selection Criteria Summary as outlined in the Role Description (maximum two A4 pages).
                    5. Supporting documents.

                    Applications to be emailed to employment@hccs.sa.edu.au

                    A short-listing process will take place after applications close and interviews will be held soon after. If there are any questions regarding the position or the application process, please contact the HR Department on employment@hccs.sa.edu.au or phone 08 8388 7811.

                    Applications by COB Thursday 1st May 2025

                    Candidate Information
                    Role Description
                    Interactive Application Form