English and Humanities Teacher

About this job

Location: Elizabeth East
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary Range: $91,165.86 to $125,710.57
Contract Start Date: 18/01/2027
Contract End Date: 10/12/2027

About Pinnacle College
We are an independent school founded by the Turkish-Australian community. Grounded in our founding values and principles, we welcome people of all backgrounds and cultures. Our educational philosophy is shaped by a belief in education that develops character, nurtures academic excellence, and instils a strong sense of social responsibility and service.

About the Role
We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced secondary English and Humanities teachers for a full-time, fixed-term contract position to commence in 2027. The successful applicant will be a qualified and registered teacher with a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum for English and Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), and experience teaching both subjects at secondary level, including SACE. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about inspiring students to engage with literature, think critically, and achieve excellence across both English and Humanities.

Essential Criteria

• Experience teaching secondary and SACE English and Humanities.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• A passion for inspiring students to learn.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Flexibility and an ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work with a variety of IT software platforms.
• A commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of the College.
• South Australian teacher registration.
• Working with Children Check.

Child Safety Statement

• Pinnacle College is committed to child safety.
• We want children to be safe, happy and empowered.
• We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.
• We have zero tolerance of child harm, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.

Application Process

Please address applications to ‘the Principal’ and include a resume and cover letter that includes how your skills and experience suit the role, and your reasons for applying. For any enquiries please contact the Human Resources Manager at hr@pinnacle.sa.edu.au or on 08 8367 9022.

For further information about Pinnacle College, please visit our website: www.pinnacle.sa.edu.au

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