English Teacher

About Pinnacle College

Pinnacle College is a non-denominational, independent school (F-12) located in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. A distinctive feature of Pinnacle College is its diversity, it is a place where multicultural values and principles are actively supported and nurtured. Pinnacle College established its first campus at Gilles Plains in 2005, its second campus at Elizabeth East in 2010, and its third campus at Golden Grove in 2019.

About the Role

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced secondary English teachers for a full time, fixed term contract position to commence in 2026. The successful applicant will be a qualified and registered teacher with a clear understanding of the Australian Curriculum for English, and experience teaching English at the secondary and SACE level. We are seeking an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about inspiring students to engage with literature, develop their critical thinking, and achieve excellence in their literacy skills.

Essential Criteria

• Experience teaching secondary and SACE English.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• A passion for inspiring students to learn.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Flexibility and an ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work with a variety of IT software platforms.
• A commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of the College.
• South Australian teacher registration.
• Working with Children Check.

Child Safety Statement

• Pinnacle College is committed to child safety.
• We want children to be safe, happy and empowered.
• We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
• We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.
• We have zero tolerance of child harm, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.
• We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.

Location: Elizabeth East
Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary Range: $87,240.06 to $120,297.20
Contract Start Date: 19/01/2026
Contract End Date: 11/12/2026