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

Drama Assistant

We are currently seeking a creative and innovative Drama Assistant to join our wonderful Drama faculty for a 15 month parental leave cover.

This is a temporary, part-time contract working 8am-4pm, 3-4 days per week during the School Term plus an additional 4 weeks during School holidays.

The Drama Assistant plays a central role in supporting the teaching and learning experiences in Drama and the development of productions and performances contributing to the overall student experience. Reporting to the Head of Drama, responsibilities include in-class support to teachers and students, administrative support, support for year level productions, particularly in stage management, sourcing and coordinating set builds and costuming across multiple productions.

You can view a copy of the Position Description here

Please apply via Seek. Applications will close 9am Monday 14th July 2025

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.