Vacancies at St Stithians College

Requirements

The College invites applications for the following position which will be available May 2026.

• You are an ambitious sports professional who wants to grow and lead the vision for basketball across all schools at St Stithians College and ensure that this vision is understood by all involved in the sport including pupils, staff, parents, prospective parents, and any other relevant stakeholders.
• You aspire to lead and manage the basketball programme for St Stithians College as a whole. In this position you will innovate, develop, partner and manage the College’s basketball precinct, developing strategies, plans, policies and programmes to ensure an integrated long-term basketball development plan to meet the College’s expansive needs. This would need to include a School and age-appropriate basketball development plan. 
• Your responsibilities will include driving, benchmarking and monitoring the College basketball programme through strategic direction to ensure that the College strives towards becoming a leading basketball school in the country.
• You will be responsible for player and coach development with a focus on the improvement of the technical, tactical and mental abilities of players and coaches. You are extensively networked and are known for developing, fostering and sustaining meaningful partnerships with a variety of stakeholders both internally and externally.
• To be successful in this role you will be required to ensure that St Stithians College remains on the cutting edge in relation to international and national best practice in the basketball.
• You are diplomatic, decisive, inclusive and a source of energy and inspiration. Strong values, integrity and sound corporate governance are non-negotiable principles for you as evidenced in your organisational, managerial, communicative and leadership style.
• In line with the College Statement of Spirituality, College staff members are required to demonstrate a commitment to live and work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College. 

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The requirements for this position are:

• A suitable professional teaching qualification in the appropriate subject area from a recognised institution
• A proven teaching record and appropriate experience, including Grade 8-12 Life Sciences teaching
• Excellent knowledge of CAPS and IEB SAGS
• Previous experience in an IEB school would be an advantage, as would experience in IEB Matric marking
• A sound and progressive understanding of international trends in girls’ education and 21st century learning
• Knowledge in creating varied and innovative learning programmes and assessments.
• Good planning and organisational skills with an ability to evaluate, reflect on, and refine teaching practice.
• The ability to create and sustain relationships with students and colleagues in our College environment
• An unequivocal commitment to team teaching in a busy school
• Willingness to embrace rapid changes in education, and an interest and ability to integrate ICT and technology into teaching and learning
• A commitment to our pastoral care and leadership programmes
• A commitment to on-going personal and professional development
• Proof of registration with SACE supported by a sexual offender’s clearance certificate 
• A willingness to work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College as well as to participate in the broader life of the school, including
  extramural activities.