Sports College SA

Sports College South Australia (Sports College SA), a sports specialist school, is a forward-thinking and student-centric independent, co-educational senior secondary college open to Year 11 and Year 12 students. Sports College SA works in partnership with young people who want to complete their SACE in an environment that is fun, builds connection, a sense of belonging and is flexible to empower young people to achieve personal success. Learning is hands-on, applied and focuses on being relevant. Uniquely, it is delivered through sport and is immersed in the sporting industry because it enables and empowers young people to develop real-world skills for now and for their future.

Launching in 2026, Sports College SA is proud to announce the Adelaide United Identified Player Program (IPP), a unique collaboration with Adelaide United FC to integrate elite football development with a flexible, personalised senior secondary education. This program combines high-performance training with SACE completion through our project-based learning approach, creating pathways for young people to thrive both academically and athletically.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sports College SA IPP teacher will be responsible for all components of the Sport Immersion Program of the IPP program. The position is based at the Adelaide United Playford precinct, working closely with AUFC staff to align learning with the demands of elite football development.

The teacher role is suitable for Graduate and Proficient teachers. Accredited HAT/LTs will be eligible for a higher salary.

Fixed term contract starting in January 2026.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Overall leadership and responsibility for the IPP learning program and individual student experience, including all matters relating to learning outcomes and wellbeing.

Co-design of an innovative curriculum under the leadership of the Director of Learning Innovation.

Lead the delivery and assessment of the SACE using the College’s project-based learning approach.

Establish and maintain a strong culture in line with the College’s values.

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, especially Adelaide United FC.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including AUFC coaching staff, performance and wellbeing specialists, and academic colleagues—to ensure holistic support for identified players.

Commitment to continuous self and school improvement.

Coordinate daily learning schedules with Adelaide United training blocks and match commitments, ensuring academic and athletic priorities are balanced seamlessly.

Embed performance and wellbeing principles into the learning environment, aligning with AUFC’s high‑performance culture to support holistic development of identified players.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

A commitment to and passion for changing the game in education.

Experience in teaching and mentoring young people in SACE and in sports or related fields.

Demonstrated capacity to build professional relationships with all stakeholders including young people, parents and colleagues.

Knowledge and understanding of curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.

Effective presentation and facilitation skills, and ability to use a range of teaching methods to engage students.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as a team member.

Strong organisational, planning and time management skills with an ability to prioritise and adapt.

Proficiency in using ICT and relevant software.

Experience in playing and/or coaching sport.

Full appreciation and understanding of young people and how to appropriately support their needs.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATES & CLEARANCES

Current Teacher Registration Board (TRB SA) registration (or ability to gain it).

Current Driver’s Licence.

Current First Aid qualification (including CPR and Anaphylaxis Training) (required or willing to obtain).

Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Current RRHAN-EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect).

Must be held prior to 22 January, 2026.

For further information, please contact Ashley Jenner (Director of Learning Innovation) by email ([email protected])

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applications must include:

A CV.

A two-minute video recording showcasing your teaching philosophy, personality, skills, and genuine interest in the role. Upload your video to a cloud storage location (e.g., OneDrive, Google Drive, iCloud) and paste the shareable link in the field asking you to ‘write a cover letter’.

Applications must be made through SEEK.

Applications close Friday 7th November 2025 at 11:59 pm.

The College reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.