Leader of Professional Practice

St Paul's College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s College in Adelaide invites applications for a Permanent Teacher (Secondary) to lead the Professional Practice function. Reporting to the Head of Teaching and Learning (Secondary), the Leader of Professional Practice will provide induction, mentoring, coaching, and accreditation support to newly appointed and beginning teachers, while facilitating professional learning across the staff.

The role focuses on strengthening teacher capability, promoting evidence-informed practice, and

Qualifications

• Experience in induction, mentoring, and coaching of teachers is desirable.
• Ability to support accreditation processes and professional development planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide induction, mentoring, coaching and accreditation support to newly appointed, early career, and developing teachers.
• Facilitate professional learning and career development opportunities for staff.
• Promote evidence-informed practice and a culture of continuous improvement to enhance teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.

Job description

St Paul’s College welcomes applications from collaborative and growth-focused educators who are passionate about developing the professional capability of others.

The Opportunity

• Permanent Teacher (Secondary)
• Commencing January 19, 2027

Reporting to the Head of Teaching and Learning (Secondary), the Leader of Professional Practice plays a key role in strengthening teacher capability and professional practice across the College. The role provides induction, mentoring, coaching, and accreditation support to newly appointed, early career, and developing teachers, while also facilitating professional learning and career development opportunities for staff.

Through collaboration with leaders and teachers, the role promotes evidence-informed practice, reflective professional growth, and a culture of continuous improvement that enhances teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.

Please refer to Position Information Document on website for more details

About St Paul’s College

St Paul’s College is a Reception to Year 12 Catholic co‑educational College in the Edmund Rice tradition, where every person feels a deep sense of belonging and is supported to achieve their personal best. We nurture confident, resilient and well‑rounded young people who contribute positively to the world around them, with purpose.

Founded in 1959 and governed by Edmund Rice Education Australia Colleges Ltd, St Paul’s College is inspired by the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice and shaped by our values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity. We are an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity. Each person is empowered to make a meaningful difference and play an active and positive role in the world around them.

Grounded in faith, with learning as our core focus, our exceptional staff work in genuine partnership with families and students to foster a community committed to the pursuit of personal excellence. We nurture a deep sense of belonging, where relationships are supportive and authentic. Every aspect of College life reflects our commitment to forming well‑rounded graduates with purpose, who are leaders for a better future.

St Paul’s College is accepting and welcoming to all, fostering right relationships and commitment to the common good. This value is carried through to our recruitment processes as an equal opportunity employer. St Paul’s College promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including First Nations peoples.

Applications for this position will close at 9.00 am Friday 6 November 2026