Positions Vacant
Personal Assistant to Heads of School
Permanent, full-time hours during school terms plus holiday hours (41 weeks a year)
- Provide diary management and administration services to the Heads and Assistant Heads of School
- Ensure events are coordinated effectively
- Prepare parent communications
- Working collaboratively with the Student Services team
- Coordination of key trips including interstate and overseas that are overseen by Heads of School
This role offers you the opportunity to utilise your positive and organised nature within our Secondary Executive team and the wider school community. The successful applicant must be approachable, have excellent customer service and organisational skills with a strong work ethic and a passion to contribute to the continued success of St John’s Grammar School.
This permanent role will see the successful candidate enjoy a collaborative work environment, having the opportunity to work with our wider school community. Working 37.5 hours, 41 weeks a year (school terms plus Holiday hours).
Applications close Wednesday 14 May, 2025. To apply, please review the position description and submit a 1 page cover letter demonstrating why you are the right person for the role as well as your resume to careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au. enquiries, please contact Katrina Watts on 8278 0216 or email us at careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au.
School Administration Officer (Student Services)
Permanent, part-time during school terms and Week 0
The School Administration Officer (Student Services) is an administration role within a small Student Services team supporting a range of internal stakeholders and has a vital customer centric focus.
Responsibilities of the School Administration Officer (Student Services) role includes:
- Support the VET Coordinator / Careers Counsellor with administration support for events including the Careers Expo and Work Experience
- Support the Head of Extra Curricular and Assistant Heads of School with Camp administration
- General administration to key Departments as well as playing a key role within the student services team including first aid for students, phone calls and liaising with parents
This permanent role will see the successful candidate enjoy a collaborative work environment, having the opportunity to work with our wider school community. Working across 5 days a week 9:00am-3:00pm, 40 weeks a year (school terms plus week 0).
To be successful in your application you will be an approachable and professional person with a strong work ethic and a passion to contribute to the continued success of St John’s Grammar School.
Applications close Wednesday 14 May, 2025. To apply, please review the position description and submit a 1 page cover letter demonstrating why you are the right person for the role as well as your resume to careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au. enquiries, please contact Katrina Watts on 8278 0216 or email us at careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au.
Co-Educator – ELC
Casual Relief Pool
We are looking for enthusiastic and caring ELC Co-Educators to join our casual relief pool. You’ll work alongside our lead educators to create a fun and engaging learning environment for children aged 3-5 years. While the hours may vary, there are immediate opportunities for those ready to jump in and make a difference, with the potential for regular hours in the future. Please note that our ELC is open from 7:30am to 6pm Monday to Friday and we will be looking to fill shifts across the span of these hours, including in school holidays. We are ideally looking for a minimum of Diploma (or Diploma-equivalent) qualified staff.
To apply, please review the attached position description and submit a 1 page cover letter demonstrating why you are the right person for the role as well as your resume to careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au. enquiries, please contact Katrina Watts on 8278 0216 or email us at careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au. Please note that we will be shortlisting and conducting interviews as applications are received, so don’t wait to apply!
2 x Teachers – Mathematics and Science (Biology)
Temporary Part-Time for Term 3, 2025
St John’s Grammar is seeking two experienced teachers for Long Service Leave cover contract roles for Term 3, 2025. Both roles will teach classes in both middle and senior schools with the Mathematics role teaching up to Stage 1 Mathematics Essential, and the Science role teaching up to Stage 1 Biology, with experience in teaching up to these levels being highly regarded.
We are looking for experienced teachers who who 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.
To apply, please review the Position Description for the role you are interested in and submit your resume as well as a 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating why you are the right person for the role to careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au. Applications close Wednesday 7 May 2025.
For enquiries, please contact Katrina Watts, HR Consultant on 8278 0216 or email us at careers@stjohns.sa.edu.au. Please ensure you indicate which of the two roles you are interested in.
Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Staff
We are seeking additional Out of Hours School Care staff to join us at our Junior Campus.
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.
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.
