TEMPORARY TEACHER - BALAKLAVA HS - ENGLISH / HUMANITIES

TEMPORARY TEACHER - BALAKLAVA HS - ENGLISH / HUMANITIES

Position No: 2026-0769-TCH-C-3-33

Applications Close: 19/06/2026 11:30 PM

Position Descriptor: Wanted: Storyteller, History Buff & Humanities Hero!

Balaklava High School is looking for a passionate English & HASS teacher to join our vibrant team - part educator, part storyteller, and all-round explorer of people, places, and ideas.

Just 55 minutes from Adelaide, we offer fantastic students, a supportive staff culture, and modern facilities - making us the perfect setting for educators who love bringing stories, history, geography, and current events to life.

If you can make Shakespeare feel less like homework and more like a Netflix drama, spark debates that would make a Survivor*tribal council proud, and bring history to life without needing a time machine, then this could be your next great adventure.

Why Balaklava High?

• Curious students who love asking questions and challenging ideas
• A supportive, down-to-earth team that values collaboration and humour
• Modern resources and technology that enhance learning
• Leadership that champions innovation and professional growth
• A country lifestyle - fresh air, no traffic, and real community

You'll be:

• Delivering engaging English and HASS lessons
• Helping students become confident communicators, critical thinkers, and informed citizens
• Exploring stories, history, geography, cultures, and contemporary issues
• Creating an inclusive classroom where every student has a voice

Whether you're an experienced teacher or a graduate ready to write the next chapter of your career, Balaklava High could be the perfect place to begin your next stop.

So, books open. Red pen ready. Hit apply - and help inspire the next generation of thinkers, storytellers, and world-changers!

A written application of no more than 250 words

A modified CV of no more than 250 words

The names and contact details of three current referees.

Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

• Site: Balaklava High School
• Local Partnership: Lower Mid North
• Tenure: 20/07/2026 to 11/12/2026
• Fraction of time: 0.6
• Subject: English to Year 10
• Subject: Humanities and Social Science to Year 10
• Conditions: $84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions
• School Website: http://www.balakhs.sa.edu.au

We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.