Reception Teacher

St Dominics Priory College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

St Dominic’s Priory College invites applications for a Reception Teacher to commence in January 2027 in a Catholic girls’ environment. The role focuses on sparking joy, curiosity and lifelong learning for early learners.

Located in North Adelaide, the College values academic, spiritual, emotional, and social development, offering a welcoming community and professional development opportunities under the South Australian Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement.

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 October 2026

St Dominic’s Priory College is on the hunt for a passionate Reception Teacher to commence in January 2027 who is ready to spark joy, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Love inspiring young minds in a Catholic girl’s environment, instilling confidence and creating magical first school moments? Consider applying.St Dominic’s Priory College – Where every learner begins her journey.

As a Catholic girls’ College in the Dominican tradition, we are committed to the academic, spiritual, emotional, and social development of every student. We welcome applicants who support the values and ethos of the College and who are passionate about empowering young women through education.

Please refer to the Teacher Position Information Document (PID), also available from the website for further information regarding what it means to teach at St Dominic’s Priory College.

This opportunity provides:

• A welcoming and collegial environment where innovation, wellbeing, and excellence in teaching are highly valued.
• Professional development and career growth opportunity
• The annual salary range for a teacher in accordance with the South Australian Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement is $82,660 to $116,160.
• This is a full-time (1.00 FTE) temporary appointment to commence in the 2027 school year. appointment to commence in the 2027 school year.

St Dominic’s Priory College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply promptly for timely consideration in the recruitment process.

About St Dominic's Priory College

St Dominic’s Priory College is a College for girls, offering excellence in Catholic education for students from Little Doms to Year 12. Established in 1884 by the Dominican Sisters of North Adelaide, and now under the governance of Dominican Education Australia, it celebrated 140 years in 2024. Situated in a leafy, quiet corner of North Adelaide, a short 5 minutes north of the CBD, the College footprint enjoys frontage across three residential streets: with its southern façade exclusively for Junior School use. Conveniently located, St Dominic’s Priory College services a diverse educational community from across northern and western Adelaide, enjoying all the benefits of a city-fringe school without compromising the tranquillity of a single, suburban location.

The College retains the ambiance and collegiality of a close-knit community; affording its 100-strong staff strong relationships with the families that have chosen a Dominican education for their daughters. The strength of this community is underpinned by the College’s rich Dominican history, where staff and families have, for generations, worked in concert to provide a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that allows every girl to thrive.

Safeguarding

St Dominic’s Priory College is a Child Safe employer committed to the welfare and protection of children and young people. The College is committed to upholding a diverse and inclusive learning environment, ensuring children and young people are valued and respected. In accordance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards, all potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s relevant policies and procedures.

Please be aware, the successful candidate must hold a current Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) before an offer of employment is issued and be prepared to undergo a Catholic Clearance issued by the Archdiocese of Adelaide, and CESA E-Screening managed by the College.