2027 Middle/Senior School Teaching Opportunities

Middle/Senior School Teaching Roles

Contract Type: Various Contracts with Opportunities for Permanent Positions
Start Date: January 2027
Applications Close: 9am, Monday 14 September 2026

Tatachilla has contract and permanent teaching opportunities with various FTEs available in the Middle/Senior School commencing in 2027:

• Maths / Maths & Science positions available from 0.70 to 1.0 FTE
• Dance & Drama 0.48 FTE (contract only)

About Tatachilla

Tatachilla Lutheran College is a leading ELC to Year 12 coeducational Christian College, set on 26 hectares of world-class rural beauty. Located in the stunning McLaren Vale, Tatachilla is an easy commute from Adelaide on the Southern Expressway, minutes from the captivating beaches and alluring hinterland of the Fleurieu Peninsula.

The college currently supports a thriving population of more than 1,100 students who receive a rigorous, values-rich education underpinned by intellectual and spiritual growth. Tatachilla is also host to an acclaimed, onsite EcoSanctuary, with endangered Australian Bettongs and Potoroos as part of our focus on stewardship to the planet and sustainability.

Our staff enjoy an enriched and relaxed lifestyle living amongst the area's natural beauty with its pristine beaches, stunning landscapes, and award-winning wineries.

About the role

Tatachilla Lutheran College is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated secondary teachers to join our Middle and Senior School for the 2027 academic year. As a secondary school teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping young minds, delivering high-quality instruction across your subject area(s), and contributing to the holistic development of our students. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues in a supportive Christian environment whilst making a meaningful difference in students' educational journeys.

A description of the role/s including the selection criteria and the application requirements can be found on the College Website:

https://www.tatachilla.sa.edu.au/careers-at-tatachilla/employment-vacancies

If you are a passionate educator ready to make a positive impact on students' lives, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application as follows:

1. Write a cover letter of up to two pages, addressing the selection criteria;
2. Include a curriculum vitae; and
3. List three referees, one being a pastoral referee

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Please do not apply via seek.

Applications should be addressed to Human Resources, Tatachilla Lutheran College and sent electronically to jobs@tatachilla.sa.edu.au

Applications close at 9am, Monday 14 September 2026

Attachments

• Job Description - 7-12 Classroom Teacher - Drama & Dance 2027.pdf
• Job Description - 7-12 Classroom Teacher - various 2027.pdf

School Information

Tatachilla Lutheran College - McLaren Vale (see more jobs from this school)

MCLAREN VALE, SA

Website: http://www.tatachilla.sa.edu.au
Principal: Alison Thacker - Principal

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

• 1115 Students
• 86 Teaching Staff
• 48 Non-Teaching Staff

Tatachilla Lutheran College is a leading R-12 coeducational College located 40 minutes south of Adelaide in beautiful McLaren Vale on the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula. Our staff enjoy an enriched and relaxed lifestyle living amongst the area's natural beauty with its pristine beaches, stunning landscapes, and award-winning wineries. The College, established in 1995, is a coeducational R-12 and situated on 26 hectares of property.

Application Instructions

Applicants with sufficient skills and experience are required to:

1. Write a cover letter of up to two pages, addressing the selection criteria;
2. Include a curriculum vitae; and
3. List three referees, one being a pastoral referee

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

Applications should be addressed to Human Resources, Tatachilla Lutheran College and sent electronically to jobs@tatachilla.sa.edu.au

Applications close at 9am, Monday 14 September 2026