St Patrick’s Technical College is unlike other schools – we are for young adults deliberately seeking a different educational experience. We support students wanting to learn in the classroom, within the workplace and on the job, enabling them to kickstart their real world learning journey. The College is a purpose-built trade school offering education, training and apprenticeship pathways to Year 10-12 students.
If you are interested in joining the team at St Patrick’s Technical College, we want to hear from you.
Are you open to new ideas about education and interested in a school that redefines measures of success?
Unique Teachers Wanted for 2026 start
Permanent full time and part time positions available.
About us:
St Patrick’s Technical College, located in Northern Adelaide, is unlike other schools. We offer a deliberately different educational experience for young adults who are ready to engage in hands-on, real-world learning. As a purpose-built trade college for Year 10-12 students, we specialise in delivering education, training and apprenticeship pathways that seamlessly combine classroom learning with workplace engagement.
About you:
We are seeking passionate, dynamic and innovative educators who are:
- Flexible in their pedagogical approach
- Committed to student success
- Creative and collaborative in their teaching practice
- Excited to be part of – and embrace – a unique approach to learning.
We welcome applications from teachers across all learning areas. Middle school trained teachers are encouraged to apply, as their skill set may align well with our educational model.
Teaching areas:
Our focus is on delivering SACE framework subjects, supported by a collaborative and accommodating culture. The successful applicant will have the ability to teach across a combination of the following areas:
- Mathematics
- Science
- English
- Religious Education
- Food & Hospitality
- Health and Physical Education.
Teaching loads can be flexible depending on the successful applicant’s subject combination.
Highly Desirable:
Applicants with experience or the ability to across the following SACE framework subjects will be highly regarded:
- Industry Connections
- Integrated Learning
- Community Connections
- Workplace Practices
- Exploring/Activating Identities & Futures.
POSITION INFORMATION DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD
Teacher PID – click here to download
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application as one combined PDF document, including the following:
- A coverletter (maximum 1 page) addressed to the Principal, Danny Deptula, outlining:
- Your experience relevant to the role
- What has motivated you to apply
- What you hope to contribute to the College community
- A current CV (maximum 2 pages), including the names and mobile contact details of two referees (at least one being a current or recent line manager)
- Completed CESA Employment Declaration – click here to download
- Copies of the following current certificates
- SA Teacher Registration
- Working with Children Check
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) training
- First Aid Training
- Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum
Submit your application via email to: employment@stpatstech.sa.edu.au
Enquiries about the position are also welcome via this email address.
Please ensure all documents are compiled into a single PDF file before sending.
Applications close: 4pm, Monday 22 September 2025
The College reserves the right to commence screening and interviews as soon as suitable candidates are identified, so early applications are encouraged.
Please note: Any appointment is subject to satisfactory Working with Children and Catholic Education SA screening clearances.
Successful candidates will have a connection with and a willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the College.
If you are interested in undertaking TRT work, email your resume to info@stpatstech.sa.edu.au as per the details outlined below.
Please provide the following information in your written application. All documents are to be submitted as 1 PDF file:
- Covering letter addressed to the Principal, Danny Deptula (no more than 1 page)
- CV including the names and contact details (incl mobile phone number) of three referees (no more than 2 pages)
- Completed CESA Employment Declaration – click here to download
- Also provide a copy of the following current certificates:
- SA Teacher Registration
- Working with Children Check
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training (RRHAN-EC)
- First Aid training
- Keep Safe: Child Protection Curriculum
All applicants must be prepared to support the College’s Catholic ethos
Successful candidates will be required to undergo our screening process