Permanent Secondary Teacher

Catholic Education SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardijn College in Adelaide's southern suburbs is inviting applications for permanent secondary teachers for Years 7–12, commencing January 2027. We seek passionate, contemporary educators who appreciate relationships, innovation and excellence within a Catholic learning community.

As an R-12 co-educational Catholic school with three campuses, Cardijn College offers diverse curricula and a strong extra-curricular program, empowering students to flourish academically, personally and spiritually.

Qualifications

• Current South Australian Teacher Registration.
• Accreditation (or eligibility for Accreditation) in Catholic Education SA.
• A current Working With Children Check and all mandatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Effectively use assessment data to improve student outcomes.
• Actively contribute to the life of the College beyond the classroom.
• Support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the College.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Relationship building

Assessment-driven teaching

Inclusive education

Catholic ethos

Education

South Australian Teacher Registration

Accreditation for Catholic Education SA

Working With Children Check

Job description

Permanent Secondary Teachers Years 7 to 12

Posted Monday 31 August 2026 at 3:00 pm | Expires Monday 14 September 2026 at 2:59 pm

Permanent Secondary Teaching Positions Across All Teaching Areas - Commencing January 2027

Join a thriving Catholic learning community where relationships, innovation and excellence matter.

Cardijn College is seeking passionate, contemporary and committed educators to join our teaching team in permanent positions commencing January 2027.

As one of South Australia's leading R-12 co-educational Catholic schools, Cardijn College educates more than 2,100 students across three unique campuses and is committed to providing outstanding learning opportunities that empower young people to flourish academically, personally and spiritually.

Cardijn College is an R-12 co-educational Catholic school in the Marist tradition, deeply inspired by the dual charisms of College patrons Cardinal Joseph Cardijn and St. Marcellin Champagnat. Educating and inspiring students in the Southern Vales region of Adelaide since 1984, Cardijn has grown to be a College across three sites, each with distinct offerings. With a current enrolment of 2300 students and over 300 staff, Cardijn College is a Catholic institution which strives to be a beacon of faith in the community and to holistically educate students to have a positive influence on the world around them.

Cardijn College Marian at Noarlunga Downs offers Years 7-12 and is renowned for its extensive curriculum and a vibrant extra-curricular program so as to provide learning pathways for its diversity of students.

Cardijn College Marcellin at Christie Downs provides a wide variety of vocational education and training opportunities for students in Years 10–12 and beyond, with relationships that extend well into their careers across a range of industry partnerships.

Cardijn College Galilee at Aldinga offers Reception to Year 9 in a context where every student experiences a unique sense of belonging in a caring and ecologically aware environment.

About the Role

Teachers at Cardijn College work collaboratively with colleagues, leaders and families to create engaging and inclusive learning environments that support students to achieve their personal best. The successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, positive relationships, and continuous improvement.

We are seeking educators who:

• Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice.
• Build positive and productive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Effectively use assessment data to improve student outcomes.
• Actively contribute to the life of the College beyond the classroom.
• Support and uphold the Catholic ethos and values of the College.

Applicants must hold:

• Current South Australian Teacher Registration.
• Accreditation (or eligibility for Accreditation) in Catholic Education SA.
• A current Working With Children Check and all mandatory compliance requirements.

For further information, including a Position Information Document, please visit the Cardijn College website or contact the People & Culture team.

Be part of a community that inspires learning, nurtures belonging and empowers young people to lead lives of purpose.

Cardijn College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.