English Teacher

Embedded Shishya; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Generous staff benefits

Job summary

Pembroke School in Adelaide seeks an experienced English teacher to join a large, dynamic team spanning Years 7 to 12, teaching across SACE and IB Diploma Language A courses. The role emphasizes rigorous, innovative lessons and student-centred learning within a collaborative culture.

You will contribute to curriculum design, engage in professional growth, and support pastoral care, with structured mentoring for early-career teachers and strong commitment to ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach across Years 7–12.
• Experience with SACE and IB Diploma courses is valued.
• Strong literacy, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English lessons that foster a love of learning.
• Support students to develop literacy, analytical and communication skills.
• Provide assessment and feedback that supports growth.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative culture across Middle and Senior Schools.
• Participate in co-curricular and pastoral activities.

Skills

Subject mastery

Literature and language

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

• Full-time, ongoing


• Commencing Term 1, 2027


• Salary commensurate with years of Service


• Continuous professional development opportunities


• Generous staff benefits

English at Pembroke is taught by a large, dynamic team across Years 7 to 12, spanning both SACE and the International Baccalaureate. Our Middle School curriculum has been recently redesigned around conceptual threads and a portfolio-based approach to assessment that prioritises the process of learning, not just its products. Our teachers enjoy considerable freedom in text selection, within a framework of high academic expectations, and our faculty culture is one of collegiality, intellectual curiosity and serious engagement with pedagogy. Our staff contribute to curriculum design, and are supported to grow as practitioners at every career stage.

About the Role

Successful applicants will teach across the secondary years, with allocations shaped by experience and strengths. Depending on the appointment, this may include Middle School classes, senior SACE English subjects, or IB Diploma Language A courses.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging, rigorous and innovative English lessons that foster a love of learning


• Supporting students to develop strong literacy, analytical and communication skills


• Providing purposeful assessment and feedback that supports every students' growth


• Contributing to a positive and collaborative culture across the Middle and Senior Schools


• Actively participating in the life of the School through co-curricular and pastoral care contributions.

About You

You are an effective teacher first and foremost, with demonstrated impact on student learning and a command of your subject that lets you teach with both rigour and imagination.

You will bring

• Strong subject knowledge and a love of literature and language that students can feel


• Evidence-informed, responsive pedagogy and high expectations of every learner


• Capacity or willingness to teach across SACE and IB pathways (IB experience is valued but not required; training and support are provided)


• Strong communication with students, families and colleagues


• A collaborative disposition and a genuine interest in contributing to faculty and school life

Applications at All Career Stages

We welcome applications from experienced practitioners and from graduate and early-career teachers alike. Early-career appointees are supported through structured mentoring and induction as part of a faculty that takes professional growth seriously.

Required for Employment (Prior to Commencement)

• Current Working with Children Check (South Australia)


• Current Plink RRHAN-EC training: Masterclass and Fundamentals, including Protective Practices


• First Aid and CPR

Find Your Place At Pembroke

At Pembroke, you’ll be part of a warm and collaborative school community that values relationships, initiative, and a shared commitment to learning. Whether in the classroom, on the sporting field, or behind the scenes, every role contributes to shaping the rich and inclusive culture of the School. With opportunities for professional growth, a strong sense of belonging, and a genuine appreciation for staff, Pembroke is a place where your work is seen, valued, and celebrated.

Read more in The Heart of Pembroke - Celebrating our Staff.

Pembroke School is a co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding School from Early Learning Centre to Year 12. Renowned for academic excellence and a broad, inclusive program, Pembroke offers the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and is also an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Pembroke is a vibrant and exciting School catering for a diverse community of students. With over 1,700 students, the School offers a broad-ranging curriculum and an outstanding choice of co-curricular opportunities. The School employs over 300 permanent and fixed-term staff, plus more than 150 casual employees.

Pembroke seeks to engage outstanding, diverse and well-qualified staff to work in our welcoming and open School. All staff work together to provide an environment that facilitates each student’s exploration of their potential, academic progress and personal welfare. Staff are encouraged to maintain a collaborative approach, a broad outlook within their respective field and a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement. Pembroke is a lively and fulfilling place to work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pembroke School is an equal opportunity employer.