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 excited to invite an inspiring and passionate English Teacher to join our thriving learning community.
This permanent position (0.81–1.0 FTE), commencing in Term 1, 2026, offers the opportunity to engage students across Middle and Senior School, nurturing a love of literature, critical thinking, and self-expression. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in SACE Stage 1 and Stage 2 English, and a commitment to empowering young people to achieve their personal best.
We seek an educator who brings energy, expertise, and a genuine love of Science education, someone who can spark curiosity, foster critical thinking, and empower students to reach their full potential in both their studies and future pathways.
Here at Wilderness, we are looking to build upon our team of educators who are:
* Leaders in classroom innovation
* Exceptional communicators
* Highly capable of motivating students and influencing growth in student learning
* Focused on building strong and collaborative working relationships with colleagues and parents.
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 teaching English at a Secondary level.
* Experience teaching SACE Stage 1 and/or 2 English.
* Proven capacity to operate in a respectful, collaborative, professional, confident and discreet manner.
* Demonstrated capability to use digital technology to enhance student learning outcomes.
* A student-centred approach with a commitment to fostering a love of learning.
Why work for us?
At Wilderness School, we know that people thrive when they feel supported, valued, and inspired. Along with a strong sense of community, we offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave to support your family when it matters most, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your wellbeing, onsite yoga classes to recharge mind and body, in-house leadership development to grow your career and an onsite café to connect and unwind.
Join a workplace where professional excellence and personal wellbeing go hand in hand.
How to Apply
For details about Wilderness School and to access a copy of the Position Description, please visit the School's website at For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, People & Culture Manager on
To apply, please provide the following addressed to Mrs Belinda Arnfield, Principal:
* Resume/CV
* Covering letter addressing the key areas of responsibility.
* Contact details of three referees
Applications will close 9am Wednesday 10th September 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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