Employment
Working at Dara School
Dara School seeks to employ teachers who are committed to implementing the pedagogy and best practice in Gifted Education. For prospective Dara School employees, it would be an advantage to have already undertaken formal qualifications in Gifted Education or to be willing to undertake postgraduate studies in this area.
Positions Vacant
Expressions of interest for positions in our OSHC service are welcome. Please contact us for more information.
10/11 Maths & Sciences Teacher
A part-time position in a beautiful location 15 minutes from the CBD.
We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our teaching community for 2025. Our personalised approach to teaching and learning seeks to equip our gifted students with the skills, knowledge, and understandings to maximise their potential. To facilitate such an approach, our class sizes are small, our pedagogical practices are dynamic and relevant to our students’ learning profiles, and our teaching team is collaborative and highly knowledgeable in Gifted Education.
The role of a Teacher at Dara is to contribute to our progressive culture in creating an outstanding learning environment, and will suit someone who is:
- passionate about student wellbeing and social and emotional support,
- passionate about differentiated curriculum and personalised, student-led learning,
- keen to gain experience in Gifted Education,
- interested in putting innovative teaching and learning approaches into practice,
- a team player and collaborative problem-solver.
This role is for a Mathematics & Sciences teacher at levels 10 & 11. Additional subjects at SACE Stage I or II, particularly AIF, EIF, or Auslan, would be an advantage. If subjects in addition to Maths and Science are taught, a higher FTE may be negotiable. For more information, see the Job and Person description.
Dara School is the only school in Australia specialising in the education of Gifted students. Every day is different and presents the opportunity to genuinely support the personal growth and wellbeing of our students and, in doing so, make a difference to the students and families which comprise the heart of the Dara community.
Our children are exceptional. If you are an exceptional teacher and would like to work in a setting that provides high quality teaching and learning in a personalised manner, please apply. If you would like to know more about Dara School or the role, please reach out to principal@daraschool.sa.edu.au or call on 08 8317 6020.
JP 10-11 Math/Science Teacher 2025
Primary Teacher
A part-time position in a beautiful location 15 minutes from the CBD.
Continued student growth means that there is an opportunity to join our teaching community. Our individualised approach to teaching and learning seeks to equip our gifted students with the skills, knowledge and understandings to maximise their potential. To facilitate such an approach, our class sizes are small, our pedagogical practices are dynamic and relevant to our students’ learning profiles, and our teaching team is collaborative and highly knowledgeable in the area of Gifted Education.
Dara School is the only school in Australia specialising in the education of Gifted students. Every day is different and presents the opportunity to genuinely support the personal growth and wellbeing of our students and, in doing so, make a difference to the students and families which comprise the heart of the Dara community.
The role of the Primary Teacher is to contribute to our progressive culture in creating an outstanding learning environment, with an emphasis on innovative teaching and learning approaches. An understanding of Gifted Education practices is required, as well as a comprehensive understanding of curriculum differentiation and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
For this role, Humanities or Music experience would be an advantage. FTE may be negotiable. For more information, please see the Job and Person description.
Our children are brilliant. If you are a brilliant teacher and would like to work in a setting that provides high quality teaching and learning in an individualised manner, please submit an application. If you would like to know more about Dara School or the role, please reach out to principal@daraschool.sa.edu.au or call on 08 8317 6020.