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French and Italian Teacher

Position Type
Teaching
Commence Date
13 Oct 2025 to 05 Dec 2025
Employment Status
Fixed Term / Contract
FTE/Hours per week
Part time 0.50 FTE
Year Levels
Middle
Subject(s)/Grade
Teaching middle school, Year 6 – 9 French and Italian

Role Details

Inspire Young Minds Through Language

Are you passionate about French, Italian, and empowering the next generation of young women? St Dominic’s Priory College is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Middle School French and Italian Teacher (Years 6–9) to join our vibrant and supportive all-girls College community.

At St Dominic’s Priory College, we believe language opens doors — to culture, connection, and confidence. As a language specialist, you’ll spark curiosity and build fluency in our students at a formative stage of their education. The incumbent will teach both French and Italian across Years 6 to 9, in an environment that encourages active learning, collaboration, and cultural appreciation.

Please see the attached Teacher Position Information Document (PID) for further information regarding what it means to teach at St Dominic’s Priory College.

This opportunity provides:

  • A welcoming and inclusive all-girls learning environment
  • Professional development and career growth opportunity
  • A passionate, dedicated teaching team
  • A chance to make a real difference in shaping confident, multilingual learners
  • This is a replacement appointment for Term 4 of the 2025 School Year at 0.50 FTE.
  • The annual salary range for a teacher in accordance with the South Australian Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement is $82,660 to $116,160, (pro rata).

Applications close Week 4 - Wednesday 13 August 2025 at 9 am

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.

Additional Information

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 Catholic College educating girls in the Dominican tradition. We are 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.

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.

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Screening requirements apply.

 

St Dominic's Priory College

North Adelaide
All Girls
R-12
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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 complete and attach the St Dominic’s Priory College Employment Declaration Form as part of your application (see below link "Application Declaration Form").

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.

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)

Please 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

Direct Applications To
Dr Helen Steele, College Principal
Phone
8331 5100
Email
employment@stdominics.sa.edu.au
Close Date
9am Wednesday 13 Aug 2025

It is required that an Application Declaration Form be completed and submitted with your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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