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 looking for a highly motivated, proactive Social Worker/Counsellor to work predominantly in the Primary Years (Reception to Year 6) and as part of the Counselling Services Team (Reception to Year 12) with a focus on facilitating groups and individualised support in Primary Years.

As part of the Counselling Services Team, this position includes assessment, counselling, psychoeducation, case management and support to students and families of all year levels. The successful applicant will understand and model protective practices and safeguarding.

The successful candidate will join a close-knit community and passionate team, committed to holistic student improvement and collaborative practice.  This position is a set roster of 37.5 hours per week, working 45 weeks of the year.

The successful applicant needs to:

  • Hold an appropriate Tertiary qualification and the capacity to register with a relevant association (AASW, PACFA etc.)
  • Experience in trauma-based practice and support
  • Experience working in education or clinical setting
  • A demonstrated ability to collaborate in a dynamic and flexible learning environment
  • Possess highly effective communication and interpersonal skills in developing positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader community
  • Demonstrate pastoral care to all students and support them in developing personal responsibility
  • Actively support and contribute to the St Paul’s College, as a Catholic College in the Edmund Rice Tradition, embodied within the College’s values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity
  • An understanding of the AASW, and/or PACFA Code of Ethics
  • Demonstrated understanding of the policies and procedures that guide the effective management of critical incidents in school communities
  • Experience in relationships with external agencies supporting the well-being of young people
  • Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision within a team environment

How to Apply

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

All applications must include a:

  • Cover letter (1 page)
  • Statement demonstrating how your skills and experience meet each of the key accountabilities and person specifications detailed in the role description of the position information document (maximum 3 pages)
  • Resume stating the names of three current referees, including your current Manager
  • Application requirements and a copy of the Position Information Document can be accessed from the St Paul's College website.

The College reserves the right to interview prior to the closing date for applications.

Closing date: Monday 6 May 4.00pm

Previous applicants need not apply

 College Counsellor.pdf

Applications are sought for Secondary Italian Teacher at St Paul's College for a short-term contract commencing at the start of Term 3. 

The successful application needs to:

  • Actively support and contribute to the Catholic Identity and Edmund Rice Tradition of our College using the FRED values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity
  • A demonstrated ability to collaborate in a dynamic and flexible learning environment
  • Highlight contemporary examples of rich assessment and reporting strategies that deliver high quality learning for all students
  • Possess highly effective communication and interpersonal skills in developing positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader community
  • Demonstrate pastoral care to all students and support them in developing personal responsibility

Applications should include:

  • Cover letter (1 page)
  • A response addressing the Key Accountabilities in PID (no more than 3 pages)
  • Resume including the names of 3 current referees
  • Application for Employment Declaration Form

Closing date:  Monday 6 May 4.00pm

 Secondary Teacher.pdf

Applications are sought for Secondary Maths/Science Teachers at St Paul's College for Terms 3 and 4.  Applicants who teach in other learning areas are encouraged to apply.  Part-time applicants and new graduates will be considered. 

The successful application needs to:

  • Actively support and contribute to the Catholic Identity and Edmund Rice Tradition of our College using the FRED values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity
  • A demonstrated ability to collaborate in a dynamic and flexible learning environment
  • Highlight contemporary examples of rich assessment and reporting strategies which deliver high quality learning for all students
  • Possess highly effective communication and interpersonal skills in developing positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader community
  • Demonstrate pastoral care of all students and support them in developing personal responsibility

Application should include:

  • Cover letter (1 page)
  • A response addressing the Key Accountabilities in PID (no more than 3 pages)
  • Resume including the names of 3 current referees
  • Application for Employment Declaration Form

Closing date:  Monday 6 May 4.00pm

 Secondary 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 Paul Belton.

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 statement addressing the dot points supplied in the position information. 
  • Resume stating the names of three current referees, including your current manager
  • 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.