LEADER BAND B-12 - Amata Anangu School - Senior Leader (Secondary Learning)

Department for Education, South Australia; Amata; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality allowance

Country incentive

Accommodation provided

Relocation assistance

Medical travel support

Dental travel support

Job summary

Department for Education, South Australia seeks a Senior Leader for Secondary Learning at Amata Anangu School for a short-term contract from 12/10/2026 to 11/12/2026. You will partner with the principal and staff to strengthen curriculum delivery, improve student outcomes and ensure pathways post-school are clear.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive leadership with engagement across community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and evidence-based instructional practices across the secondary site.
• Oversee assessment, reporting processes and ensure learning programs are inclusive, rigorous and aligned to site priorities.

Job description

Department for Education

Job reference: 856301

Location: 0872 - AMATA

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Amata Anangu School is a small, remote school located on Anangu Country in the north-west corner of South Australia, surrounded by the Musgrave Ranges and approximately two hours from Uluru. The school is a vibrant bilingual learning community where Anangu Educators and teachers work side by side to deliver culturally responsive, inclusive and engaging learning programs. Staff collaborate closely to design contextualised secondary learning experiences that are strongly connected to community priorities, culture, language and student aspirations.

At the Department for Education in South Australia, we believe every child and young person deserves the foundation to thrive, and that starts with brilliant people like you. Whether you're teaching in classrooms or supporting behind the scenes, you'll be valued, challenged and fulfilled - all while shaping a brighter future for generations to come.

We're looking for a passionate and capable Senior Leader for Secondary Learning to join our team for short term contract, commencing 12/10/2026 - 11/12/2026

The Senior Leader (Secondary Learning) plays a key leadership role in driving high-quality teaching and learning for secondary students across the site. Working in close partnership with the principal, leadership team, staff, students, families and community members, the Senior Leader provides strategic and operational leadership to strengthen curriculum delivery, improve student outcomes and ensure effective pathways for post-school success. The role includes leading secondary curriculum development, supporting teachers with evidence-based instructional practices, overseeing assessment and reporting processes and ensuring learning programs are inclusive, rigorous and aligned to site priorities.

What You Will Do

A strong focus of the role is supporting student engagement, wellbeing and retention in the secondary years, with a particular emphasis on improving attendance, strengthening learning pathways and embedding high expectations for achievement. The Senior Leader also works closely with Anangu staff and community members to ensure secondary learning programs reflect local culture, language and aspirations, while building strong transitions into further education, training and employment.

What We Offer

In addition to salary, the following incentives may apply:

• Locality allowance
• Country incentive
• Fully subsidised accommodation (including utilities)
• Relocation assistance
• Support for approved medical and dental travel and accommodation.

Applications close: 11/09/2026 11:30 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.