Teacher - Senior School

Wilderness School is a non-denominational day and boarding girl’s school educating students from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12.  Since 1884, Wilderness School has prepared girls to be adventurous, courageous, responsible, and respectful learners and leaders.  At Wilderness, we strive to enable each student to be the best that she can be.

The Role

We are seeking passionate, dedicated, and collaborative educators to join our vibrant learning community. Due to various promotions and staff movements, we are excited to announce teaching opportunities across various faculties at our school.

We are currently inviting expressions of interest from teachers with expertise in SACE English, SACE Mathematics, SACE Science (Chemistry) and SACE Humanities (Legal Studies and/or History).

We have both contract and permanent positions available, working part time and full time.

About You

• Appropriate academic qualifications, suitable experience and a background relevant to the role, including maintaining a South Australian Teaching Registration Certificate with the Teacher’s Registration Board SA.

• Experience in teaching a discipline at SACE level.

• Proven capacity to operate in a respectful, collaborative, professional, confident and discreet manner.

• Demonstrated capability to use digital technology to enhance student learning outcomes.

• Demonstrated capability to foster independence, resilience and responsibility in students.

How to Apply

For details about Wilderness School and to access a copy of the Position Description, please visit the School’s website at https://wilderness.com.au/employment.  For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, People & Culture Manager on (08) 8343 1081.

To apply, please provide the following addressed to Mrs Belinda Arnfield, Principal:

• Resume/CV

• Covering letter addressing key selection criteria and your faculty expertise (2 pages maximum)

• Contact details of three referees

Applications will close 9am Monday 12th May 2025.

The successful applicant will be required to maintain a valid Working With Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, as well as adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy.  We encourage you to apply for your Working With Children Check should you not currently hold one. 

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