Teacher - Secondary - Teaching & Learning

We are excited to invite a passionate and knowledgeable Teacher - PE, Outdoor Ed and junior Science to join our school community on a maternity leave contract. This full-time maternity leave replacement (1.0 FTE) is for Term 1 to end of Term 3 2027, with the potential for extension.

At OLSH College, we are looking to build upon our team of educators who are:

• Knowledgeable in understanding the needs of diverse learners
• Capable of bringing together explicit and contemporary teaching for all our girls
• Highly capable of empowering our girls to reach their full potential
• Focused on working collaboratively with colleagues and adding value to our community 
• Willingness to integrate our school values of reverencing relationships, pursuit of excellence and compassion

• Appropriate academic qualifications, including maintaining a South Australian Teaching Registration Certificate with the Teacher’s Registration Board SA
• Experience teaching in relevant subject matter/s across Year 7 to 12
• Demonstrated capability to use digital technologies and online learning platforms such as SEQTA is highly desirable
• Strong desire to develop professional practise
• Demonstrated student centred approach placing our girls at the heart of what you do

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) College is a Catholic secondary school for girls from Years 7 – 12. Since 1951, we have been building on tradition and inspiring excellence in girls’ education. Our professional and dedicated staff strive in preparing students for future challenges by encouraging creativity, perseverance and resilience.

1. A one-page Cover Letter addressed to Maria Urbano, Principal

1. A three-page (maximum) Resume including the names and contact details of three recent professional referees, including current or most recent Principal.
2. A copy of your: 
   • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
   • SAVA Clearance to work in Catholic Education SA 
   • Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) 
   • Applicable First Aid Certificate
   • Teachers Registration 

Applications will close 5pm Friday 18th September 2026.  

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

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