Wilderness is committed to employing staff who serve as outstanding educational leaders and administrators in our learning community, and who strive to uphold our School mission: to enable each student to be the best that she can be.

We are dedicated to cultivating capabilities and dispositions to support each girl to emerge as a connected and engaged learner, prepared to succeed in and contribute to a complex, rapidly changing world.

Our values guide every part of Wilderness School’s culture, relationships, teaching and learning programs and practices, and it is through our approach to learning that our staff can ensure that each student is supported in her efforts to achieve her full potential.

Wilderness aims to be an employer of choice attracting and retaining a high calibre of quality staff who are experts in their field and are dedicated to supporting the development of the whole girl.

Teaching Staff

Our long tradition of high academic achievements means that we seek teachers who possess the qualities needed to maintain and extend that tradition.

Here, our teachers work collaboratively to empower our girls whilst providing a safe and positive environment for their development.

We therefore seek educators who:

• are experts in their field
• possess a growth mindset
• relentlessly pursue excellence in their teaching practice
• work collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes
• share responsibility for the pastoral care of the students they teach
• are skilled communicators and
• are committed to girls’ education.

To ensure that our teachers have the capacity to design and deliver high quality programs, we have built a community of professional practice that privileges a growth mindset and supports the development of their practice through a number of high-quality professional learning opportunities.

Professional Support Staff

Our commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent extends to all of our staff, including our passionate and dedicated Professional Support Staff.

At Wilderness School we embrace individual differences and nurture an inclusive culture.

Our Professional Support Staff work collaboratively with our teaching staff to ensure that we maintain consistent standards of excellence.

Our rich history and the strong sense of community amongst all staff contribute to an environment in which everyone is valued and supported to perform at their best.

Current Vacancies

Head of English

Due to an exciting internal promotion, we are seeking to appoint a Head of English commencing in Term 3 2025.

The Head of English is responsible for effectively leading and managing the English Department in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Priorities of Wilderness School.

The Head of English will deliver an innovative and rigorous English curriculum that offers a world class education to prepare our students to flourish in the twenty first century and beyond. As a leader, you will not only be committed to ongoing leadership development, but actively engage in the ongoing development of the English Department staff.

This is a tenured leadership position for 3 years, and comes with a permanent teaching substantive.

Please refer to the Position Description for more details.

Please apply via Seek, applications will close 9am Monday 12th May 2025.

Head of House

We are thrilled to invite applications for the position of Head of House, commencing in Term 3 2025.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal – Student Experience, the Head of House is responsible for the oversight of each girl’s wellbeing in their House, the innovative and successful functioning of Form, liaison with parents, external agencies and senior management. The Head of House is the main point of contact for parents and teachers, working in a team with the Form Teacher and the Heads of School to ensure that each girl’s progress is monitored on an individual basis.

This is a tenured leadership position for 3 years, and comes with a permanent teaching substantive.

Please refer to the Position Description for more details.

Please apply via Seek, applications will close 9am Monday 12th May 2025.

SACE Coordinator

We are looking to appoint a SACE Coordinator to commence towards the end of Term 2, or start of Term 3 2025, negotiable.

The SACE Coordinator leads the implementation of the School’s Vision and Strategic Priorities within the SACE curriculum. It ensures curriculum compliance, supports teacher development, oversees assessment quality, manages student data and exam processes, and drives improvement through the analysis of student outcomes. A key focus is also on supporting SACE students to balance their academic progress with their pastoral and wellbeing needs, fostering a culture of care, high standards, and continuous growth.

This is a tenured leadership position for 3 years, and comes with a permanent teaching substantive.

Please refer to the Position Description for more details.

Please apply via Seek, applications will close 9am Monday 12th May 2025.

Teacher - Senior School

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.

Please refer to the Position Description for more details.

Please apply via Seek applications will close 9am Monday 12th May 2025.

Old Scholars' Engagement Coordinator

The Old Scholars’ Engagement Coordinator is a part of the Advancement Team and works closely with other key stakeholders such as the Marketing and Communications team and the Wilderness Old Scholars’ Association (WOSA).

This is a permanent part time position, commencing as soon as possible.

Please refer to the Position Description for more details.

Please apply via Seek, applications will close 9am Monday 12th May 2025.

Application and Selection Process

In applications for positions at Wilderness, applicants are invited to address the specific duty statement and the related key competencies.

A Curriculum Vitae which includes the contact details of at least three referees is required. One of these referees should be the applicant’s current employer.

From this information, a short-list is compiled for interviews. For teaching positions, the short-listed applicants may be required to teach a demonstration lesson.

It is a requirement that all applicants have obtained or are eligible to obtain a Working with Children Check.

All teaching applicants are required to be registered or eligible for registration in South Australia with the Teachers Registration Board, as well as possessing current training in Mandatory Notification and Basic Emergency Life Support or equivalent.

Temporary Relief Teaching

We invite individuals who are dedicated and passionate about lifelong learning to submit an application as a Temporary Relief Teacher (TRT).

When applying for TRT at Wilderness School please email the following documentation:

• Covering Letter addressed to the School Operations Coordinator – outlining your availability and areas you can cover
• Curriculum Vitae
• South Australian Teachers Registration Board Certificate (or Registration Statement showing financial expiry date)
• Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect Certificate
• Working With Children Check
• First Aid Certificate
• Protective Practices Training

When a position becomes available which is suited to your skills and abilities you will be contacted for an interview with the School Operations Coordinator and a Head of School.

Please email your application and supporting documentation.