Spanish Teacher 2027 | 0.6 - 1FTE

Are you passionate about helping young people develop language skills, cultural understanding and global perspectives? Mercedes College is seeking an outstanding Spanish Teacher to join our Languages team and inspire students to become confident communicators and globally minded learners. This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner to teach Spanish while contributing to an additional learning area aligned with their qualifications and experience.

Through engaging and authentic learning experiences, the successful applicant will foster language proficiency, intercultural understanding and a love of language learning. Reporting to the Learning Area Leader, Languages, this is a permanent teaching opportunity commencing January 2027, with a teaching load of between 0.

6 FTE and 1.0 FTE available for the successful applicant. Permanent teaching opportunity commencing January 2027 0.6 FTE to 1.0 FTE available Teach Spanish across the senior secondary years (Years 10 – 12). Teach an additional learning area Join a collaborative and innovative learning community About Us Mercedes College is a Catholic co-educational Reception to Year 12 school in the Mercy tradition, located in Springfield, South Australia.

We foster learners who are curious, reflective and engaged with the world around them. Driven by our vision to be a sustainable, world-class school, we develop creative and critical thinkers who become leaders for life. Our community is defined by a strong sense of belonging, high expectations and genuine relationships.

We live our Mercy Values of Compassion, Loyalty, Justice, Integrity, Responsibility and Mutual Respect in the way we work and interact with students, families and each other.

About the Role

As a Spanish Teacher, you will inspire students to develop language proficiency, intercultural understanding and confidence as global citizens through engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Working collaboratively within the Languages Learning Area, you will create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while contributing to an additional learning area aligned with your qualifications and experience.

About You

Demonstrates expertise in language acquisition for Spanish. Is experience teaching within the SACE framework Creates engaging and inclusive learning environments that inspire student participation and achievement. Delivers contemporary, student-centred learning experiences. Builds positive and productive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

Uses evidence-informed practice to support student growth and wellbeing. Works collaboratively as part of a high-performing teaching team. Is able to teach an additional learning area. Supports and upholds the Catholic ethos and Mercy tradition of the College. Highly Desirable Experience teaching within an International Baccalaureate programme.

Qualifications

A recognised teaching qualification and registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. A current Working with Children Check (WWCC). RRHAN-EC Fundamentals and Masterclass training. First Aid Certificate HLTAID012. For further information about the responsibilities, requirements and selection criteria of this role, please refer to the Position Information Document.

How to Apply To submit your application, click Apply by 9.00am Friday 13 November 2026 . Your application should include: A cover letter (maximum one page) addressed to Mr Andrew Balkwill, Principal , outlining: your experience and suitability for the role; the additional learning area(s) you are qualified to teach; and your motivation to join Mercedes College.

A curriculum vitae (maximum two pages) detailing your qualifications, experience and three professional referees. For confidential enquiries regarding these opportunities, please contact Luisa Dickson, Executive Director, People and Culture , on 0413 730 794 or email [email protected] 🛑 Appointments are subject to Working with Children and Catholic screening clearances.

Mercedes College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.