Careers
With approximately 240 full-time, part-time and casual staff, Pulteney is a School in which professionalism and commitment to excellence are valued in each and every role.
Uniquely located on one site within the CBD, Pulteney is an active and proud member of the City of Adelaide and enjoys a rich and vibrant community defined by an authentic belonging.
With an array of excellent career opportunities for teaching, administrative and ancillary staff, we welcome applications from forward thinking, dynamic individuals who excel in a contemporary environment.
Employees at Pulteney have access to an array of professional benefits including:
- Partial remission of tuition fees (for eligible staff)
- Salary packaging options
- Extensive career and professional development opportunities
- Access to wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistant Program and chaplaincy services which provide a range of personal and family benefits
- Travel opportunities throughout the year to interstate and international destinations with various student groups
- An active Social Club with events and activities offered throughout the year
- Excellent facilities with innovative technology
- A collegial and supportive working environment
You will find that when you join Pulteney, you don’t just become part of an organisation, you become part of our community.
Current Vacancies
Head of Wellbeing - Junior School
Founded in 1847, Pulteney Grammar School is a leading co-educational Anglican school woven into the fabric of Adelaide. Formed through a tradition of innovation, Pulteney Grammar School provides an education that positions its 1,000 students to prosper. Uniquely located on one site within the CBD, Pulteney is an active and proud member of the city of Adelaide and enjoys a rich and vibrant Old Scholars’ community defined by a true sense of belonging.
Applications are sought for the new role of Head of Wellbeing (Junior School). This position is offered as full-time 5-year contract position. This role includes a part-time teaching component of 0.40 FTE and is a member of the Junior School Leadership Team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinating the Junior School calendar and managing significant events
- Developing Wellbeing curriculum and overseeing effective implementation and delivery
- Employing proactive and restorative positive behaviour support strategies and policies
- Collaborating effectively with other Junior School leaders and staff
KEY CRITERIA
- A passion for pro-active and contemporary wellbeing programs that address children’s intellectual, social, and emotional development
- High levels of organisation and collaboration, allowing for the smooth running of the Junior School
- A demonstrated ability to effectively respond to the immediate wellbeing and behavioural needs of children
- The capacity to provide input on professional development priorities and lead the community in developing a deeper understanding of wellbeing strategies and research
A position description is available here and candidates should apply with reference to the key criteria and responsibilities listed above.
APPLICATIONS
Applications in Word or PDF format, including a CV, contact details of three professional referees, and a cover letter addressing the Key Criteria should be attached. Applications close at 9am on Friday, 9 August 2024.
Relevant Tertiary qualifications, Registration with the Teachers’ Registration of South Australia, a current Working with Children Check clearance and Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect Certificate (RRHAN-EC) are pre-requisites for employment.
Pathways in Sport at Pulteney - Coaching
At Pulteney, our sport coaches are trained to function as sport educators borrowing from the basic principles of sport, developing problem solving and critical thinking skills in their players and teams.
We cultivate a player centred approach whereby our students are encouraged to take risks and are taught the concepts of responsibility, humility and accountability.
Interested in joining Pulteney Sport as a coach? Read more about our coaching development framework below.