Chinese Teacher

About Seymour:

Seymour College is a leading independent girls’ school with an established reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to helping students reach their potential. Our vision is to develop young women of strength, optimism and justice, confident for the future. Our aim is to inspire within each student a passion for life-long learning, a celebration of community and a quest for personal excellence.

About the role:

Seymour College is seeking an enthusiastic and highly capable Teacher of Chinese and English as an Additional Language (EAL) to join our Middle and Senior School on a full-time fixed-term contract for Term 1, 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students through engaging language learning experiences while contributing to a vibrant and supportive learning community.

In this role you will teach Chinese and EAL across middle and senior year levels, fostering students' language proficiency, intercultural understanding and confidence as communicators. You will create engaging and purposeful learning experiences that challenge and support students to achieve their personal best, while nurturing curiosity, resilience and a lifelong love of learning.

The key responsibilities are to:

• Deliver engaging and effective Chinese and EAL programs that support student learning, achievement and language development.
• Differentiate curriculum and teaching strategies to meet the needs of learners with diverse abilities, backgrounds and language proficiencies.
• Use a range of assessment practices to monitor progress, provide timely feedback and support continuous student growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum resources and contribute to innovative teaching and learning practices.
• Foster positive relationships with students and support their academic, social and emotional wellbeing.
• Uphold the College's commitment to child safety and student wellbeing in all aspects of professional practice.

About you:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and current registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.
• Experience teaching Chinese and EAL in middle and/or senior secondary years.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to student-centred learning and wellbeing.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic educational environment.
• A passion for ongoing professional growth and innovation in education.
• Current South Australian Teaching Registration, WWCC, RRHAN-EC Fundamentals & Masterclass certification, and First Aid in an education setting.

How to Apply:

Applications for this position close Monday 7 September 2026 however early applications are encouraged. Please provide the following addressed to Mrs Vanessa Browning, Principal:

• Resume
• Covering letter responding to the key areas of responsibility
• Contact details of 3 referees  

For further details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, please refer to the Position Description and Candidate Information Pack, available through our Careers Page. To learn more about Seymour College please visit our website https://www.seymour.sa.edu.au. The College reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the closing date.

To discuss this role please contact Sarah Davidson, People and Culture Administrator on 08 8303 9043.

Information provided by applicants will be subject to the Seymour College Privacy Policy which is available to view on the College website. Seymour College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through the prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to thorough screening and assessment to determine suitability and support of child safety. All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm. In applying for this role, you are asserting the accuracy and integrity of your application, including the complete disclosure of any matter that may be inconsistent with the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, or bring the College into disrepute.