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 Learning Impact

The Head of Learning Impact is responsible for ensuring the implementation of high-quality, evidence-informed instructional strategies across the School. This role plays a pivotal part in enhancing pedagogical practices and assessment design, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that teaching and learning programs are data-informed, student-centred, and aligned with the School’s Mission and Values.

This is a tenured leadership position for 5 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 Tuesday 29th April 2025.

Director of Marketing & Communications

The Director of Marketing and Communications is a key leadership role responsible for the development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies that align with the school’s strategic plan. This role works collaboratively with senior leadership and stakeholders to provide specialised advice and support in order to promote Wilderness School within the marketplace. The role balances both strategic with operational practice.

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

Please refer to the Position Description for more details.

Please apply via Seek, applications will close 9am Tuesday 29th April 2025.

Marketing & Communications Content Creator

The Marketing & Communications Content Creator will be responsible for the graphic design, content creation, publication and distribution of marketing collateral including School publications and social media. A relationship builder, the Content Creator will lead communication efforts with both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a permanent 0.8FTE-1.0FTE position, negotiable for the right candidate.

Please refer to the Position Description for more details.

Please apply via Seek, applications will close 9am Tuesday 29th April 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 Tuesday 29th April 2025.

Co-Educators

We are seeking casual Co-educators to join our team providing our early learners with a familiar and trusted mentor and innovative facilitator of learning.

• Work collaboratively to provide a safe learning environment.
• Be familiar with the support, development and implementation of the ELC Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
• Assist with the implementation of the Educational Learning program. This includes observing, ‘noticing’ and recording children’s learning.
• Assist in physical care and safety of our youngest children including daily routines.
• Work with teachers to support the students’ social, emotional and educational needs.

Please refer to the Position Description for more details.

Please apply via Seek, applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

Grounds Person/Horticulturist

We have an opportunity for a Grounds Person to join our Property and Facilities Team on a permanent full-time basis to help develop and maintain the grounds, garden and lawns.

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

Please refer to the Position Description for more details.

Please apply via Seek, applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.

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.