Current Vacancies

A full-time, residential position with an attractive remuneration package including provision of on-site housing and outstanding working conditions.
 

About the Head of Girls’ Boarding

Are you an engaging, compassionate and experienced professional skilled in providing effective pastoral care to girl boarders in years 7-12.  We are seeking a can-do person who has a thorough understanding of adolescents and the ability to develop effective relationships with students, parents and staff.  Your passion to provide the best residential care for our students will be evident and is essential to the role.

This position will include a partial teaching load.
 

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Working closely with Director of Boarding to achieve the best outcomes for boarding students.
• Take oversight of, and responsibility for, general wellbeing, behaviour, discipline, and morale of girl boarders.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day facility management and general state and appearance of the Girls’ Boarding House.
• Lead and manage the girls’ boarding house staff including the roster management.
• Foster strong relationships with Boarder parents and communities, communicating with individual parents regarding the needs of their children.
• Ensure boarding house compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. WHS).
• Undertake a teaching load of up to 0.4 FTE within the Senior School.

You will demonstrate natural ability to deliver pastoral care to adolescent girls, be an excellent communicator, patient, nurturing and compassionate, a team leader who inspires others to learn and grow. Previous experience in a leadership role, especially in a boarding environment, will be highly regarded. Teaching qualifications essential.

A position description is available here. For further information about this role please contact peopleandculture@westminster.sa.edu.au 
 

To apply, please address your resume and a cover letter to Mr Andrew Whiteman, Acting Principal. 

Applications close 5pm Monday 23 March 2026.

Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.

We are seeking a professional and exemplary teacher with demonstrated expertise in supporting diverse learners to join our Senior School STRETCH team.

This role focuses on working with students who present with a range of abilities, learning profiles, and additional needs. Working collaboratively with school leaders and classroom teachers, you will analyse student learning data and deliver targeted, explicit instruction to support student growth, engagement, and achievement.

Position Objective

As a Teacher, you share responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning, assessment, and reporting. You will demonstrate contemporary pedagogical practice, maintain high standards of preparation and professionalism, and work at least at the Proficient career stage while striving towards HALT descriptors.

Key Selection Criteria – Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in education
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with diverse learning needs
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based teaching strategies
• Ability to analyse and interpret student data
• High level ICT capability and meaningful classroom integration
• Current and up-to-date professional knowledge
• Working at Proficient career stage (or above)

Key Selection Criteria – Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic, empathic, resilient, and optimistic educator
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to continuous improvement and organisational values

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Hold current registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
• Hold a current Working With Children Clearance
• Have current First Aid training

A Position Description is available here.  For further information, please contact Rebecca Mattinson, Acting Head of Student Diversity on rmattinson@westminster.sa.edu.au.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via Seek.

Fixed term, 0.8 FTE part-time position – Commencing 20 April 2026 for Term 2 to cover for a permanent staff member on leave.

We are seeking a suitability qualified and motivated Digital Technologies (IT) Teacher to join our team in our Prep School Team for Term 2, teaching primary students. You will be an enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator with a high level of organisational ability.  You have a flexible approach, able to prioritise and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.  High level communication skills well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully work independently, and collaboratively as part of a team will see you succeed in this short-term role.

Teachers' Key Responsibilities include: 

• Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
• Plan and organise content into coherent, well-sequenced learning and teaching programs in line with the Australian Curriculum and Faculty curriculum documentation
• Provide feedback and professional support to improve individual student learning outcomes
• Develop, apply and record a range of assessment strategies that provide informed and timely feedback to students

Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience include:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Registered Teacher).
• Experience teaching Digital Technologies to primary school students
• Knowledge of current trends and practices of Digital Technologies Pedagogy
• Innovative and exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes
• High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice, including 1:1 laptop program
• The capacity to cater for students with a range of abilities and learning styles within the classroom and to monitor, and respond to, student progress.

A position description is available to download here.

For further information about this role please contact peopleandculture@westminster.sa.edu.au

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressed to Mr Simon McKenzie, Head of Preparatory School.

Applications may be reviewed and progressed when received and will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.

Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.

Fixed term part-time 0.6 FTE for Term 2, 2026, to backfill a permanent employee on leave.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and passionate teacher to join our Languages team on a temporary basis to work across the Senior School from Years 7 to 9 teaching Mandarin. You will be expected to maintain the highest standards of preparation for teaching and learning, student management, personal presentation and punctuality. Your collegial and collaborative nature will be evident in ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to:

• Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
• Provide feedback and professional support to improve individual student learning outcomes
• Contribute to the development of a strong learning community and culture
• Contribute to Pastoral Care and Co-curricular programs of the School.

You'll have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, and an experienced teacher of Mandarin across Years 7 to 9
• Current (or ability to attain) SA Teacher Registration 
• Innovative and exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes
• High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice
• The capacity to cater for students with a range of abilities and learning styles within the classroom and to monitor, and respond to, student progress
• Support for the ethos of an independent, coeducational, Uniting Church school.

You'll be an enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator with a high level of organisational ability.  A collaborative team player, you can successfully work independently, or as part of a team and can inspire others to learn and grow.

A position description is available to download here.

For further information about this role please contact the humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Ms Andrea Sherwood, Director of Learning.  

Applications close 9am Monday 23rd of March 2026 and may be reviewed as received.

Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.

Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.

3 x Fixed-Term part-time contracts working from 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday
• 32.5 hours per week, immediate start until 4 December (39 weeks per year - term time only).

We are seeking three experienced Learning Support Assistants to provide in-class assistance in the Preparatory School for students with specific special learning needs. You will support classroom Teachers to establish an effective learning environment and to provide adjustments to learning materials to support all students in their learning experience.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working with students who have additional learning needs.
• Knowledge and experience of using 'Key Word Sign' and the positive reinforcement 'Marte Meo' method (highly desirable).
• Certificate III in Education Support (as minimum or equivalent)
• Demonstrated success in providing student support
• Creative and demonstrates initiative
• Excellent ICT skills in the classroom and for administrative tasks
• Sound administrative skills
• Current certification in Provide First Aid
• Awareness of the Privacy Act.
• Initiative and the capacity for self-direction, while at the same time contributing to the output of the larger team.
• A positive, enthusiastic team member with superior organisational skills, the ability to set goals and prioritise work, and the capacity to manage multiple, simultaneous tasks.
• An open and friendly disposition and a sense of humour.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to students and parents from a range of age groups, experiences, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality.  

A position description is available to download here.

The current Full Time equivalent salary is $77,545 per annum, will be Pro Rata based on hours per week and weeks worked per year. 

For further information about this role please contact humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Mr Simon McKenzie, Head of Preparatory School.

Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek. Applications close 9am Monday 23 March 2026.

Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.

Permanent part-time contract working from 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday
• 32.5 hours per week, immediate start until 4 December (39 weeks per year - term time only).

We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide in-class assistance in the Senior School for students with specific special learning needs. You will support classroom Teachers to establish an effective learning environment and to provide adjustments to learning materials to support all students in their learning experience.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working with students who have additional learning needs.
• Knowledge and experience of using 'Key Word Sign' and the positive reinforcement 'Marte Meo' method (highly desirable).
• Certificate III in Education Support (as minimum or equivalent)
• Demonstrated success in providing student support
• Creative and demonstrates initiative
• Excellent ICT skills in the classroom and for administrative tasks
• Sound administrative skills
• Current certification in Provide First Aid
• Awareness of the Privacy Act.
• Initiative and the capacity for self-direction, while at the same time contributing to the output of the larger team.
• A positive, enthusiastic team member with superior organisational skills, the ability to set goals and prioritise work, and the capacity to manage multiple, simultaneous tasks.
• An open and friendly disposition and a sense of humour.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to students and parents from a range of age groups, experiences, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Ability to ensure confidentiality.  

A position description is available to download here.

The current Full Time equivalent salary is $77,545 per annum, will be Pro Rata based on hours per week and weeks worked per year. 

For further information about this role please contact humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Mrs Rebecca Mattinson, Head of Student Diversity.

Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek. Applications close 9am Monday 23 March 2026.

Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.