Positions Vacant
School Operational Services Officer
The School Operational Services Officer will provide support services to the property services and operations team. This role will work in routine operational support tasks involving logistics, errands, and basic administrative duties to ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the school as a whole.
Please note that this is a casual role for the next 3-6 months working on an as required basis with an hourly pay rate of $31.19. This role mat suit a recent school leaver, or someone who is currently studying.
How to apply
Please view the Position Description prior to submitting an application. This position can also be reviewed on Seek here.
Please ensure you attach both a covering letter which addresses the responsibilities in the Position Description and a Curriculum Vitae including the details of two referees by the end of the closing date of Tuesday 3 March, 2026. Only applications made via Seek will be considered.
Applications should be addressed to:
Mr Ben Manifold
Principal
Enquiries to:
Katrina Watts
Email: careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au
Finance Manager
The Finance Manager at St John’s Grammar School plays a key role in keeping our school running smoothly, leading and mentoring a supportive finance team while overseeing day to day accounting, budgeting, cashflow and compliance. Working closely with the Business Director and staff across the school, you’ll help deliver clear, reliable financial insights that guide decision making and strengthen our community. This permanent, full time role is perfect for a qualified, experienced accountant who enjoys building people’s capability, improving systems, solving problems and contributing to a warm, collaborative school environment.
How to apply
Please view the Position Description prior to submitting an application. This position can also be reviewed on Seek here.
Please ensure you attach both a covering letter which addresses the responsibilities in the Position Description and a Curriculum Vitae including the details of two referees by the end of the closing date of Monday 23 February, 2026. Only applications made via Seek will be considered.
Applications should be addressed to:
Mr Ben Manifold
Principal
Enquiries to:
Katrina Watts
Email: careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au
History Teacher
- Full Time Replacement Contract (Term 2)
- Position Description – Teacher (Humanities – History) 2026 T2
St John’s Grammar is seeking an experienced History Teacher up to Stage 1 for a one Term contract role starting in Term 2, 2026.
We’re looking for someone who brings energy and creativity to the classroom and creates an engaging and inclusive environment to help students build confidence, think critically, and develop strong communication skills, all while fostering a genuine love for learning.
The ideal candidate will have a history of providing a first class education for students, and crafting engaging learning experiences for secondary school students. If you have a commitment to service to students and the wider community, and your values and approach to teaching align with St John’s Grammar, we are keen to hear from you.
How to apply
Please view the Position Description prior to submitting an application. Please ensure you attach both a covering letter which addresses the responsibilities in the Position Description and a Curriculum Vitae including the details of two referees by the end of the closing date of Wednesday 25 February, 2026. Only applications made via Seek will be considered.
Applications should be addressed to:
Mr Ben Manifold
Principal
Enquiries to:
Katrina Watts
Email: careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au
Visual Arts Teacher
- Full Time Replacement Contract (Term 2)
- Position Description – Teacher (Visual Art) T2 2026
We are seeking a committed educator who is passionate about inspiring students and fostering a love for learning, and would be keen to hear from experienced teachers or recent graduates with a specialisation in teaching Visual Art.
In this role you will join a collegial team of staff within our Secondary School and will be able to utilise your passion for teaching in your subject area. Ideally, you have the ability to bring energy and creativity to the classroom and create an engaging and inclusive environment to help students build confidence, think critically, and develop strong communication skills, all while fostering a genuine love for learning.
How to apply
Please view the Position Description prior to submitting an application. Please ensure you attach both a covering letter which addresses the responsibilities in the Position Description and a Curriculum Vitae including the details of two referees by the end of the closing date of Wednesday 25 February, 2026. Only applications made via Seek will be considered.
Applications should be addressed to:
Mr Ben Manifold
Principal
Enquiries to:
Katrina Watts
Email: careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au
Financial Services Officer
The Financial Services Officer role includes being responsible for a wide range of transactional finance duties within our Finance Department, in particular focusing on Accounts Receivable duties and bank reconciliations with other duties including credit card expense management and providing support for Accounts Payable. This role offers you the opportunity to utilise your finance experience and organised nature within a dynamic school environment. To be successful in your application you will be an approachable and professional person with a strong work ethic and be able to work in a self-directed manner and meet critical timelines.
Please note that this is a casual role for the next 3-6 months working 22.5 hours per week over 5 days a week (4.5 hours per day) with a casual hourly rate of $52.40.
How to apply
Please view the Position Description prior to submitting an application. This position can also be reviewed on Seek here.
Please ensure you attach both a covering letter which addresses the responsibilities in the Position Description and a Curriculum Vitae including the details of two referees by the end of the closing date of Monday 2 March, 2026. Only applications made via Seek will be considered.
Applications should be addressed to:
Mr Ben Manifold
Principal
Enquiries to:
Katrina Watts
Email: careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au
Humanities/English Teacher
- Full Time Replacement
- Position Description – Teacher (English and Humanities) Contract
St John’s Grammar is seeking experienced Humanities/English Teacher predominantly in the Middle School starting as soon as possible until the end of the 2026 school year.
We’re looking for someone who brings energy and creativity to the classroom and creates an engaging and inclusive environment to help students build confidence, think critically, and develop strong communication skills, all while fostering a genuine love for learning.
If you have a commitment to service to students and the wider community, and your values and approach to teaching align with St John’s Grammar, we are keen to hear from you.
How to apply
Please view the Position Description prior to submitting an application.
Please ensure you attach both a covering letter which addresses the responsibilities in the Position Description and a Curriculum Vitae including the details of two referees by the end of the closing date of Thursday 5 March, 2026. Only applications made via Seek will be considered.
Applications should be addressed to:
Mr Ben Manifold
Principal
Enquiries to:
Katrina Watts
Email: careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au
Relief Teachers
We are seeking additional Relief Teachers to join us at both our Secondary and Junior Campuses and are looking for registered Teachers who are interested in building their relationship with St John’s Grammar School to join our team.
To express your interest, please submit a cover letter of up to 1 page letting us know why you are interested in working with us, as well as your resume to careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au.
For enquiries, please contact Katrina Watts on 8278 0216 or email us at careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au.
How to apply for a vacant position
Applicants should provide the following documents:
- An introductory letter (1-2 pages) outlining:
- your specialist areas
- what stands out about your approach to teaching
- why you are passionate about your subjects
- a brief statement about why you are interested in the role
- Curriculum Vitae
- Details of at least two professional referees
All applications can be emailed to careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au.
Would you like to work at St John’s Grammar School?
If you are interested in joining our dedicated St John’s Grammar community as a member of staff, but we currently do not have a position available that is of interest, we would still love to hear from you. We have a variety of roles that work together to ensure the smooth running of our School, including Teaching roles in our ELC, Junior School and Senior School, Business Support staff (including roles in Reception, Administration, HR, Marketing and Finance) as well as Student Support Officers and ELC Assistants.
