A meaningful career awaits at Westminster
Westminster is inclusive and welcoming, with a strong sense of collegiality amongst staff who get to work with talented students every day. You could be a part of this caring community and achieve more than you ever thought possible too.
Our School is renowned for its genuine and successful focus on wellbeing and our breadth of opportunities for staff. We are seeking innovative, inspirational and passionate people to provide an exceptional education for students, Early Learning to Year 12.
Our School is renowned for its genuine and successful focus on wellbeing, and our breadth of quality opportunities. What’s your next opportunity?
Leadership & Management Roles
Head of Music
Full time, 3-year tenure – Permanent appointment as Teacher
Time release - 0.6 FTE of a full teaching load, Band 2 Allowance is applicable
The Head of Music is responsible for the development and implementation of Music curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment from ELC to Year 12. Reporting to the Director of Performing Arts, you will lead a dynamic team of teaching and co-curricular staff, ensuring high standards in both academic and co-curricular music programs, including instrumental and performance activities.
Key Responsibilities include
- Oversee planning, preparation, and review of engaging and relevant Music programs across ELC–Year 12, ensuring compliance with Federal and State curricula.
- Lead and mentor Music staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Drive continuous improvement in teaching practice and student learning outcomes, using data to inform strategies and interventions.
- Develop and promote a strong, high-quality, and varied co-curricular, instrumental, and performance program as part of the School’s Performing Arts offering.
- Manage budgets, resources, and staff performance within the Music department.
- Collaborate with other Curriculum Leaders and contribute to whole-school initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all School policies, including child safety and wellbeing.
You will have relevant tertiary qualifications and current registration with Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, demonstrated experience in a similar role, and be an innovative team builder who inspires others to learn and grow.
A Position description is available here.
To apply, please submit your application including a resume and a cover letter addressed to Andrea Sherwood, Director of Learning via SEEK.
For further information please contact humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au
Applications may be reviewed as received and will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.
Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.
Teaching Roles
Preparatory School Teacher - Digital Technologies
Fixed term, full-time position – Commencing January 2026 for Term 1 to cover for a permanent staff member on leave.
We are seeking a suitability qualified and motivated Digital Technologies (IT) Teacher to join our team in our Prep School Team for Term 1, teaching primary students.
Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience include:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (Registered Teacher).
- Experience teaching Digital Technologies to primary school students
- Knowledge of current trends and practices of Digital Technologies Pedagogy
- Innovative and exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes
- High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice, including 1:1 laptop program
- The capacity to cater for students with a range of abilities and learning styles within the classroom and to monitor, and respond to, student progress.
You will be an enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator with a high level of organisational ability. You have a flexible approach, able to prioritise and manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment. High level communication skills, well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully work independently, and collaboratively as part of a team will see you succeed in this short-term role.
A position description is available to download here.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressed to Mr Simon McKenzie, Head of Preparatory School.
Applications may be reviewed and progressed when received.
Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.
Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.
Preparatory School Teacher - Junior Primary
Permanent Full-Time position
Junior Primary - Year 1 class
We are seeking a Preparatory School Teacher who is an enthusiastic, passionate educator to join our team, teaching Year 1 student s in the Junior Primary area.
To be successful in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to:
- Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
- Provide feedback and professional support to improve individual student learning outcomes
- Be a positive contributor to the Co-curricular program
- Contribute to the development of a strong learning community and culture
- Contribute to Pastoral Care and Co-curricular programs of the School.
Key Selection Criteria includes:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience teaching students of all abilities in Junior primary
- High level of ICT skills, knowledge and effective incorporation into classroom practice
- To be working at least at proficient level, as described by the teacher professional standards, striving towards working at the HALT descriptors
- Regular and up to date professional knowledge and learning
You will be a resilient and optimistic educator who builds positive relationship with students, parents and colleagues and collaborates with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
The Teaching Position Description is available to download here.
Please address your application, including a resume and cover letter, to Mr Simon McKenzie, Head of Preparatory School.
Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.
Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.
Support Roles
There are currently no Support Roles available
There are currently no Support Roles available
Temporary Relief Teaching
Find out more
We welcome passionate and suitably qualified teachers to register for consideration to be part of our 2025 Temporary Relief Teacher (TRT) pool.
To register, please complete the below TRT application via the below link:
Temporary Relief Teaching Opportunities 2025
Please be aware there is no guarantee of work by registering. We match applicants to our relief requirements on an 'as needed' basis.
Unfortunately, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application by return email, however if you would like to confirm receipt of your application, please contact HR at humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au
Your completed application will remain current for 2025 unless you advise us otherwise.