Year 7 to 12 Mathematics Teacher (Permanent)

Career Opportunity

Join the dedicated teaching community at St Dominic's Priory College and inspire students to achieve excellence in mathematics. We are seeking a passionate and innovative Year 7–12 Mathematics Teacher to deliver engaging learning experiences across the Australian Curriculum and SACE.

St Dominic’s Priory College – Educating girls. Inspiring Confidence.

As a Catholic girls’ College in the Dominican tradition, we are committed to the academic, spiritual, emotional, and social development of every student. We welcome applicants who support the values and ethos of the College and who are passionate about empowering young women through education.

Please refer to the Teacher Position Information Document (PID), available from the website for further information regarding what it means to teach at St Dominic’s Priory College.

This opportunity provides:

• A welcoming and collegial environment where innovation, wellbeing, and excellence in teaching are highly valued.
• Professional development and career growth opportunity
• The annual salary range for a teacher in accordance with the South Australian Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement is $82,660 to $116,160.
• This is a full-time (1.00 FTE) permanent appointment to commence in the 2027 school year.

Applications close Monday, 17 August 2026 at 9am.

St Dominic’s Priory College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply promptly for timely consideration in the recruitment process.

About St Dominic's Priory College

St Dominic’s Priory College is a College for girls, offering excellence in Catholic education for students from Little Doms to Year 12. Established in 1884 by the Dominican Sisters of North Adelaide, and now under the governance of Dominican Education Australia, it celebrated 140 years in 2024. Situated in a leafy, quiet corner of North Adelaide, a short 5 minutes north of the CBD, the College footprint enjoys frontage across three residential streets: with its southern façade exclusively for Junior School use. Conveniently located, St Dominic’s Priory College services a diverse educational community from across northern and western Adelaide, enjoying all the benefits of a city-fringe school without compromising the tranquillity of a single, suburban location.

The College retains the ambiance and collegiality of a close-knit community; affording its 100-strong staff strong relationships with the families that have chosen a Dominican education for their daughters. The strength of this community is underpinned by the College’s rich Dominican history, where staff and families have, for generations, worked in concert to provide a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that allows every girl to thrive.

Safeguarding

St Dominic’s Priory College is a Child Safe employer committed to the welfare and protection of children and young people. The College is committed to upholding a diverse and inclusive learning environment, ensuring children and young people are valued and respected. In accordance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards, all potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s relevant policies and procedures.

Please be aware, the successful candidate must hold a current Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) before an offer of employment is issued and be prepared to undergo a Catholic Clearance issued by the Archdiocese of Adelaide, and CESA E-Screening managed by the College.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity please submit a one-page cover letter addressing your suitability for this position as outlined in the attached PID with an updated curriculum vitae. Your cover letter should briefly introduce yourself and address how your qualifications, skills and relevant experience meet the responsibilities of the role, and why you are interested in applying.

Please provide details for three referees, including your current Principal and/or Line Manager. Ensure you seek permission, that they are aware of this position you are applying for, and that they are available to provide a referee statement.

Every application must be submitted with the St Dominic’s Priory College Employment Declaration Form (see below).

If you hold the following, please attach with your application:

1. A copy of your current South Australian Teachers Registration Certificate, or Statement of Registration from the TRB SA portal,
2. A valid DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC) or Catholic Clearance,
3. An up to date Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse & Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) certification,
4. An up to date First Aid Certification (HLTAID010)
5. If completed, the Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum certificate (KS:CPC).

To determine the salary step, the successful candidate will be required to complete a Salary Determination Application (provided by the College), with statement of service(s) from previous employers.

Please address your application to Dr Helen Steele, College Principal and submit your application to Human Resources- Employment at employment@stdominics.sa.edu.au

For enquiries about this position please contact Mrs Courtney Chymko, Human Resource Manager 8331 5100 or email employment@stdominics.sa.edu.au