ONGOING TEACHER - MARREE ABORIGINAL SCHOOL/PRESCHOOL - PRESCHOOL / JUNIOR PRIMARY

Department for Education, South Australia; Marree; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Marree Aboriginal School and Preschool is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood/Early Years Teacher to join a collaborative team in a remote South Australian community. The role combines Preschool teaching (0.6 FTE) with Junior Primary (R-2) responsibilities, supported by an Aboriginal SSO and kinship approach to outcomes.

The school emphasises relationship-based teaching, play and responsive curriculum design, offering a rewarding environment where you can contribute to strong, inclusive

Job description

ONGOING TEACHER - MARREE ABORIGINAL SCHOOL/PRESCHOOL - PRESCHOOL / JUNIOR PRIMARY

Position No: 2027-0248-TCH-A-0-2

Applications Close: 15/10/2026 11:30PM

Position Descriptor

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in a new setting? If so, we have the job for you! At Marree Aboriginal School and Preschool we work together with our community to achieve excellence and uphold our school values of courage, integrity and strength.

Marree Aboriginal School and Preschool is a small B-12 site located in the far north of South Australia, 690 kilometers from Adelaide. The Marree Township is accessible by bitumen and is at the junction of the Birdsville and Oodnadatta tracks. The residents of Marree derive from Aboriginal, Afghan and European heritage. Marree is the home of the Arabana and Dieri people. The school is well resourced and supported by families and the community. Marree is a small, friendly and safe community to live and work in.

We are seeking a flexible enthusiastic and collaborative Early Childhood/Early Years Teacher to join our dynamic team working in an ever-changing environment. This a wonderful opportunity for the right person to make a real difference in the educational outcomes of remote students. The school is well resourced and offers a stimulating, challenging and supportive environment for learning where exciting opportunities exist for an energetic and committed educator to contribute to a strong, inclusive culture by creating a setting where children, families and staff thrive. You will be working in a setting where relationship-based teaching, play and responsive curriculum designs are supported. The role is supported by an experienced Aboriginal SSO where you will collaborate as a kinship team tor the best outcomes of our children. The role will require the successful applicant to teach in the Preschool, 0.6 FTE as well as some teaching in the Junior Primary/Primary Class 0.4 FTE.

Why choose us?

• Country teaching accelerates your career with broad experience and real responsibility
• Strong peer support and a welcoming, tight-knit community
• Country teaching incentives, subsidies and allowances, including relocation assistance
• Teach in a school that's the heart of its community - where your impact is visible and valued.

Country incentives and locality allowances on top of salary may apply depending on the site location: www.education.sa.gov.au/countryteaching. Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

Site: Marree Aboriginal School

Local Partnership: Far North

Tenure: 22/01/2027 ongoing

Fraction of time: 1.0

Level of Schooling: Preschool (CPC/Kgtn)

Level of Schooling: Junior Primary (R-2)

Conditions: $84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions

School Website: http://www.marreeab.sa.edu.au

Eligibility and Application Instructions

We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.