Living Faith is a school ‘where every child matters'. With its vision to inspire minds, illuminate hearts and ignite service, Living Faith strives to attract and support high-quality staff.

Living Faith offers an inviting work environment with modern facilities where staff are well-equipped with the resources required to undertake their role. Staff are encouraged to be bold and creative as they develop their God-given talents and, under a culture of improvement, are supported to grow in their professional abilities. Teachers at Living Faith are supported in their pursuit of leadership opportunities. The school has a desire to further develop available career and leadership paths for staff in forthcoming years. A strong collegial and social culture exists within the staff body.

Living Faith welcomes employment enquiries from those who identify with the school's mission, vision and values; from those who have a genuine commitment to the Lutheran ethos of the school; from those who share a passion for fostering an environment of targeted learning; from those who desire to work within and contribute to a culture of improvement; and from those who demonstrate resourcefulness, innovation and creativity.

Languages Teacher (Chinese/Mandarin): Fixed-Term, Part-Time (0.6FTE)

Living Faith Lutheran Primary School is seeking to employ a Languages Teacher in a fixed-term, part-time capacity (0.6FTE) commencing April 2025 or by negotiation. The successful applicant will be offered a contract for the remainder of the 2025 school year, with the potential for extension. 

The successful candidate will serve in a team-oriented, Christian workplace where collaboration is a cultural feature. While not essential, applications will show recent experience as a primary school Languages teacher, as well as having a well-articulated vision for the delivery of a strong and innovative language and cultural immersion program that inspires, excites and immerses primary school students. A passion and aptitude for collaboration, resourcefulness and contemporary teaching strategies will be viewed particularly favourably by the employment panel. 

A position statement, selection criteria, required application content and other details are available in here. 

Short-listed candidates will be required to attend an interview at short notice.

For further information please contact the Principal's Assistant.

Applications Close:  Tuesday, 22 April 2025 (8.00am)

Position Commences:  April 2025 (or by negotiation)

OSHC Coordinator: Fixed-Term, Part Time 

About the Role:

In this position, you will coordinate the day-to-day running of the service and management of a team of Educators. You will receive daily support from a dedicated management team, consisting of the Coordinator, Manager -Children’s Services and Educational Leader. You will have a minimum of eight weeks training with the coordinator before their departure on leave. The contract will be for a minimum of nine months, with a possibility for extension. 

As the Coordinator you will: 

• Support the Coordinator with a high-quality long-term engaged team;
• Ensure compliance with policy;
• Undertake administrative requirements;
• Work collaboratively with families and the school community;
• Continue the development of the Strategic Inclusion Plan and applications for ISP funding as required in collaboration with the families, educators and school; and
• Support educators by mentoring in the inclusion space. 

As the Coordinator you will have: 

• Completed (or actively studying) relevant qualifications in Childcare or Teaching (Minimum of Diploma in Children Services/Outside School Hours Care);
• Demonstrated experience in programming and a passion for providing quality care;
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining effective administration and documentation in an early years’ service;
• Demonstrated experience working with children with diverse needs;
• Experience in creating Strategic Support Plans and Individual Support Plans;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain;
• Certificate of Suitability to work with Children and Young People (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain; and
• NQF knowledge would be advantageous. 

Benefits and Rewards: 

The successful applicant will be rewarded with a wide range of benefits and rewards including: 

• Consistent administration hours off the floor, as well as within ratio hours mornings, afternoons and holidays as per the service roster;
• Split shift allowance payments and paid team meetings;
• Paid professional development;
• Support from a committed, knowledgeable and enthusiastic onsite management team;
• Discounted rates at our care facilities;
• Flexible work hours to accommodate study or family commitments; and
• Employee Assistance Program. 

How to Apply: 

Written applications must include:

• a cover letter outlining the reasons for applying;
• a current resume;
• the name, role, relationship to applicant and telephone number of three referees. It is preferred that one referee be associated with the applicant’s current professional position;
• a document, not exceeding four pages in length, addressing the key selection criteria below. 

Key Selection Criteria:

KSC1:  A desire to contribute actively to a workplace that glorifies God and edifies others

KSC2:  A student-centred and play-based approach to teaching and learning

KSC3:  Experience working in a collaborative and unified environment

KSC4:  A proven ability to foster effective relationships with children, staff, parents and members of the wider community

KSC5:  A commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth

KSC6:  Evidence of a high level of emotional intelligence, flexibility, administrative competence and IT proficiency, coupled with a sense of humour

Applications are to be addressed to the Manager - Children's Services, Kym Garth and submitted via email to mcs@livingfaith.qld.edu.au. Receipt of applications will be provided via return email. Interviews for this position will be held at short notice.

For further information please contact the Manager - Children's Services, Kym Garth via email at mcs@livingfaith.qld.edu.au.

Applications Close: Thursday, 24 April 2025

Position Commences: May 2025

Relief Staff

Living Faith Lutheran Primary School is seeking expressions of interest from passionate and enthusiastic relief teachers. 

Relief teachers: 

• will serve in a team-oriented, Christian workplace where collaboration is a cultural feature;
• who project a passion and aptitude for collaboration, resourcefulness and contemporary teaching methods will be viewed favourably;
• work in collaboration with otehr class teachers, student wellbeing teachers and specialist teachers. 

To express your interest in relief opportunities at Living Faith Lutheran Primary School please submit your CV to Melissa Tronc (Director of Senior Primary) via email.