TEMPORARY TEACHER - AMATA ANANGU SCHOOL - JUNIOR PRIMARY

Education; Amata; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Zone Allowance

Locality Allowance

Accommodation (fully subsidised)

Removal and relocation costs

Job summary

Amata Anangu School in the far northwest of South Australia is seeking an early years classroom teacher for Junior Primary to support bilingual education (Pitjantjatjara and English) within a collaborative Anangu and non-Anangu staff.

Tenure runs 21/01/2027 to 26/01/2028, with a salary range of 84,971 to 123,236 AUD per annum FTE; incentives include country zone and locality allowances, fully subsidised accommodation with utilities, and relocation costs.

Qualifications

• Early years teacher in bilingual setting (Pitjantjatjara and English)
• Willingness to learn from Anangu staff and community
• Commitment to supporting young children's learning and development

Responsibilities

• Teach Junior Primary to Year 2 with focus on early literacy and numeracy
• Foster inclusive bilingual learning in a supportive team
• Implement play-based and purposeful learning experiences

Skills

Early years

Job description

TEMPORARY TEACHER - AMATA ANANGU SCHOOL - JUNIOR PRIMARY

Position No: 2027-1001-TCH-B-0-8

Applications Close: 01/11/2026 11:30PM

Position Descriptor

Amata Anangu School is one of the largest schools in the Anangu Lands Partnership, situated in the far northwest corner of South Australia. The Amata community is in the western Musgrave Ranges, west of the Stuart Highway, approximately 500 kilometres southwest of Alice Springs and just south of the Northern Territory border.

The Amata community consists of about 350 people. It has a general store, a clinic and a world-famous art centre.

Amata Anangu School is a bilingual school where Pitjantjatjara and English are valued in teaching and learning. Anangu and non-Anangu staff work together across two languages and cultures.

The school's work is grounded in the Anangu Bilingual Education Policy, which recognises the importance of culture, language, family, Country and community in education. Tjukurpa/Wapar, Ngura, Walytjapii, Wangka and Kurunpa provide an important foundation for teaching and learning at Amata.

At Amata, Anangu and non-Anangu staff work side by side with shared purpose and responsibility. The Pitjantjatjara concepts of malpa and tjungu reflect the collaborative relationships that underpin our work across the school. Early years teachers are expected to work respectfully and effectively within this bilingual, bicultural context, recognising the importance of children's first language, culture, identity and relationships in their learning and development.

Teaching and learning in the early years focus on building strong foundations for learning, wellbeing and development. Play-based learning, intentional teaching and meaningful interactions support children to develop communication, early literacy and numeracy, social skills, independence and curiosity. Learning experiences are guided by the South Australian Curriculum and relevant early years frameworks, with learning designed to be engaging, purposeful and responsive to each child's strengths, interests and needs. Building strong relationships with children and families is central to creating a safe, welcoming and supportive learning environment.

We are seeking an early years classroom teacher who is committed to supporting young children's learning and development and is willing to learn from the knowledge, skills and experiences of Anangu staff, families and the wider community.

In addition to the salary, the following financial incentives may apply:

• Country Zone Allowance: approximately $11,000 per year
• Locality Allowance: approximately $16,000 per year
• Fully subsidised accommodation, including all utilities (accommodation may be shared)
• Payment of removal and relocation costs

To ensure employer compliance with duty of care responsibilities given the unique environment of the Anangu Lands, a wellness check will be conducted for any applicant nominated for this position prior to an offer of employment.

Site: Amata Anangu School

Local Partnership: Anangu Lands

Tenure: 21/01/2027 to 26/01/2028

Fraction of time: 1.0

Subject: Junior Primary to Year 2

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

School Website: https://amata.sa.edu.au/contact-us/

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.