Teacher - PE, Outdoor Ed and junior Science

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

Science

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

18 September 2026

14 days remaining

Posted 3 Sep 2026

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About Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

56.9

37.7 teaching · 19.2 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.7:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

478

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

70%

Girls vs boys

478 girls · boys

100%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

We are excited to invite a passionate and knowledgeable Teacher - PE, Outdoor Ed and junior Science to join our school community on a maternity leave contract. This full time maternity leave replacement (1.0 FTE) is for Term 1 to end of Term 3 2027, with the potential for extension.

Key responsibilities

At OLSH College, we are looking to build upon our team of educators who are:

  • Knowledgeable in understanding the needs of diverse learners
  • Capable of bringing together explicit and contemporary teaching for all our girls
  • Highly capable of empowering our girls to reach their full potential
  • Focused on working collaboratively with colleagues and adding value to our community 
  • Willingness to integrate our school values of reverencing relationships, pursuit of excellence and compassion

About You

  • Appropriate academic qualifications, including maintaining a South Australian Teaching Registration Certificate with the Teacher’s Registration Board SA
  • Experience teaching in relevant subject matter/s across Year 7 to 12
  • Demonstrated capability to use digital technologies and online learning platforms such as SEQTA is highly desirable
  • Strong desire to develop professional practise
  • Demonstrated student centred approach placing our girls at the heart of what you do

Why Us?

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) College is a Catholic secondary school for girls from Years 7 – 12. Since 1951, we have been building on tradition and inspiring excellence in girls’ education. Our professional and dedicated staff strive in preparing students for future challenges by encouraging creativity, perseverance…

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