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Pinnacle College is an Equal Opportunity Employer proud to attract passionate individuals dedicated to making a real difference in students' lives.

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Equal Opportunity Employer — Pinnacle College is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
About Working Here

A Place Where Great Educators Thrive

Proud to Attract the Best People

We are proud to be an organisation which attracts passionate individuals willing to be part of our dedicated team. Pinnacle College seeks to employ and retain a diverse, well-qualified team of teaching and general staff.

Large numbers of applicants seek to work at Pinnacle and we seek appropriately qualified staff who have a commitment to ongoing professional development. We support staff to achieve this through a variety of means, such as courses, attendance at conferences and workshops.

We have a commitment to values that are practised throughout the school community. As a growing school we provide excellent opportunities for career development and progression. Our staff are a well-qualified and dedicated team who work hard to provide the best possible contribution to the whole school.

We are committed to providing a high standard of employee entitlements and have an Enterprise Agreement which is renewed regularly following consultation and negotiation with staff.

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Career Development
As a growing school we provide excellent opportunities for career development, progression and subject leadership roles across all campuses.
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Professional Development
We support staff through courses, conferences, workshops and access to platforms like ELMO to continuously grow their skills.
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Enterprise Agreement
Competitive salaries and conditions under the SA Independent Schools Enterprise Agreement, renewed regularly with staff consultation.
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Diverse Community
Work in a richly multicultural school community that celebrates different backgrounds, languages and perspectives every day.
Our Workplace Culture

What Makes Pinnacle Different

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Values-Driven
Our six core values — Diversity, Innovation, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Compassion — are lived every day by every member of staff.
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Collaborative Team
Staff work closely together across year levels and campuses, sharing knowledge and supporting each other to achieve the best outcomes for students.
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Innovation Embraced
We embrace technology and modern teaching practice — Google Workspace, PaperCut Hive, Veracross and Senso are part of everyday school life.
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Three Campuses
With Gilles Plains, Elizabeth East and Golden Grove, there are opportunities across different communities, year levels and specialisations.
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Purposeful Work
Make a genuine impact on the lives of our students from diverse backgrounds — work that truly matters every single day.
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Open Culture
Staff voices are heard and valued. We have an open-door leadership culture and renew our Enterprise Agreement through genuine staff consultation.
For Educators

Teaching at Pinnacle

Teaching staff at Pinnacle are united by a guiding philosophy based on fostering the individual talents of each student. We provide an inclusive, vibrant and positive learning environment.

Teaching Approach & Objectives

  • Provide a core curriculum that leads to the development of age-appropriate skills, concepts and critical thinking
  • Encourage students to develop talents and explore individual areas of interest through developmentally appropriate projects
  • Encourage the use of technology to facilitate learning and communication
  • Understand individual learning styles and employ effective lesson design strategies for teaching and learning
  • Use the resources of Adelaide and its surrounds to enrich the curriculum beyond the classroom
  • Work collaboratively with parents and caregivers to enhance their child's learning development

Our Teachers Are Committed To

  • Nurturing trusting relationships with students
  • Setting challenging and purposeful learning objectives
  • Utilising diverse and effective teaching strategies
  • Modelling creativity, innovation and responsible risk-taking
  • Encouraging growth of individual gifts and abilities
  • Celebrating growth and perseverance
  • Modelling integrity, ethics and justice
  • Developing critical thinking skills in all students
Staff Wellbeing

We Prioritise Your Wellbeing

Staff wellbeing is a high priority at Pinnacle, with each campus having a dedicated team of wellbeing staff.

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Happy School Program
Pinnacle College is a proud member of the Happy School program — providing weekly expert-written wellbeing articles to all staff across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
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Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides additional wellbeing materials, confidential counselling support and resources to help staff manage stress and personal challenges.
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Campus Wellbeing Teams
Each of our three campuses has a dedicated team of wellbeing staff committed to supporting the mental health and happiness of our entire school community.
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