Employment

A great place to work! St Paul's College is a welcoming and supportive community of families and teachers who guide students as they grow into compassionate, respectful and faithful young adults. In joining this community, staff are required to actively support the co-curricular program and Catholic ethos of St Paul's College.


Positions Available

St Paul’s College is enjoying significant growth in student numbers and a time of exceptionally improved resourcing, including a strong buildings program that delivers extraordinary learning facilities, and great increase in staffing, as replicant in the following positions:

St Paul’s College is a co-educational R-12 Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition.

We are a welcoming and diverse community where families and teachers work together to guide students in becoming compassionate, respectful, and faithful young adults.

Our staff play a vital role in fostering a learning environment that reflects our core values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence, and Diversity.

We invite applications from suitably qualified individuals who are passionate about education and contributing to our vibrant college community.

Primary Teacher (Rec-6) – Italian Specialist

We are seeking applications from Italian Teachers for a 0.6 FTE 1 year replacement contract teaching in the Primary Years, starting Monday 28 April 2025 and ending 10 April 2026.

This position works with students across the Reception to 6 Year levels.

Applicants are welcome to contact the College to book a walkthrough of our amazing Primary Precinct.

Applicants will need to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Reception to Year 6 Pedagogy with an emphasis on student engagement.  Experience with the Science of Reading would be an advantage
  • Have an excellent understanding and use of Restorative Practices, Trauma-aware practices and effective strategies to assist students to self-regulate and develop skills of personal responsibility and positive well-being
  • Design differentiated and inclusive learning programs where data informs practice in teaching Literacy and Numeracy. 
  • Create a learning environment that is engaging and inclusive of all students particularly those for whom English is an additional language and those with additional needs
  • Possess a deep knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and Crossways and utilise contemporary and engaging pedagogies which promote high levels of engagement and quality outcomes for all learners
  • Communicate effectively to build positive partnerships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader community. 
  • Be an energetic, positive, dynamic educator who is committed to engaging in professional dialogue and working collaboratively within a flexible learning environment

Applicants will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date.

Applications must include:

  • Letter of Application
  • Resume (listing three referees)
  • A statement addressing the Additional Information dot points
  • St Paul’s College Employment Application and Declaration

Applications close:   Tuesday 25 February 10am

Please refer to the Position Information Document attached and see how to apply below.

 Primary Years Teacher.pdf

Registered teachers seeking casual relief teaching opportunities are invited to apply via email to the HR Manager, Mrs Jenny Allan via email HR@stpauls.sa.edu.au, or direct to the College. Applications should include:

  • Completed Application for Employment form
  • Resume
  • Certificate of Teachers Registration
  • RRHAN-EC (Fundamentals & Masterclass certificates), First Aid, And Working With Children Check
 Application for Employment Declaration Form

How to Apply

Address applications to the Principal, Mr Patrick Harmer

Your application is an opportunity to demonstrate your skills, experience and abilities to a selection panel. 

All applications must include a:

  • cover letter (1 page)
  • statement addressing the role description in the position information document (maximum 3 pages)
    • Early Years and Primary Years applications must provide a response addressing each of the role details dot points. 
  • Resume stating the names of three current referees, including your current manager (ESO applications) or Principal (Teacher applications)
  • completed Application for Employment form (linked below).

Your cover letter should briefly introduce yourself and advise why you are interested in the role. 

Your statement addressing the criteria relevant to the position should demonstrate how your skills and experience meet each of the responsibilities and essential skills and knowledge detailed in the position information document by providing relevant examples for each. 

Click the below button to submit your application.

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Why work at St Paul's? Here's what our staff have to say...

"It is a place where your strengths and passions are encouraged, and where you can improve things you want to work on. Where support from leadership is active and ongoing and staff are kind and considerate of each other."

"St Paul's is a place where you can develop your skills, work with knowledgeable staff and be a part of a team that can support your growth."

"That it's a wonderful, welcoming and supportive place to work. We are heading in a great direction and the growth that I can see in the future is a really exciting thing to be a part of. Staff are friendly and have created an extremely supportive culture."

"It is an extremely welcoming community that is brimming with positivity."

"We are a highly welcoming, supportive and inclusive community. You get a great sense of purpose and belonging here."

"A fantastic school that is growing from strength to strength. Fast tracked capital program is changing physical resources dramatically. A wonderfully diverse community with an incredibly supportive staff."

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All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child safeguarding policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

St Paul’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.