TEMPORARY TEACHER - OAKBANK SCHOOL - SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

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

Job summary

Oakbank School in South Australia is seeking a passionate and collaborative teacher of Science and Mathematics who brings curiosity to learning design, establishes positive and productive classroom environments, and contributes actively to our professional learning culture. The ability to teach Stage 2 Chemistry and/or Physics and middle school Agriculture is highly desirable.

We offer part-time considerations; site is Oakbank School with tenure from 21/01/2027 to 26/01/2028.

Qualifications

• Learning design that sparks curiosity and builds deep conceptual understanding.
• Establishing a positive, inclusive and well-regulated learning environment.
• Collaborating with colleagues to improve teaching practice and student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science and Mathematics to Year 10, including Stage 2 Chemistry and/or Physics; possibly Agriculture.
• Contribute to professional learning culture and school-wide initiatives.
• Provide engaging, research-informed lessons aligned with curriculum and assessment.

Job description

Position Descriptor

Position No: 2027-0762-TCH-B-0-16
Applications Close: 15/11/2026 11:30 PM

Oakbank School is a vibrant R-12 learning community committed to growing personal character, inspiring intellectual curiosity and nurturing academic confidence. Guided by our values of Connection, Respect and Responsibility, we foster a culture of belonging, high expectations and meaningful learning experiences that empower every student to thrive.

As a Public Education Award nominee for Excellence in Wellbeing, recognised for our work in Enhancing Persistence and Perseverance through Regulation, and a Berry Street Education Model school, we are committed to relational, evidence-informed teaching practices that support student engagement, wellbeing and achievement.

We are seeking a passionate and collaborative teacher of Science and Mathematics who brings curiosity to learning design, establishes positive and productive classroom environments, and contributes actively to our professional learning culture. The ability to teach Stage 2 Chemistry and/or Physics and middle school Agriculture is highly desirable.

• Curiosity-Centred Learning Design: Describe a time when you designed and delivered a learning experience that sparked student curiosity and developed deeper conceptual understanding. How did your approach support student engagement, challenge and academic confidence?
• Classroom Management and Learning Culture: Provide an example of how you have established a positive, inclusive and well-regulated learning environment. How have you used relationships, consistent expectations and proactive classroom management strategies to support students?
• Collaborative Practice and Professional Growth: Describe a time when you collaborated with colleagues to improve teaching practice or student learning outcomes. How did you contribute to a culture of professional learning and continuous improvement, and what was the impact?

Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

Site: Oakbank School
Local Partnership: Heysen
Tenure: 21/01/2027 to 26/01/2028
Fraction of time: 1.0
Subject: Science to Year 10
Subject: Mathematics (including General Maths) to Year 10
Conditions: $84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions
School Website: https://oakbank.sa.edu.au/

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