TEMPORARY TEACHER - ROXBY DOWNS AS - JUNIOR PRIMARY*

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Department for Education, South Australia, invites applications for a passionate junior primary teacher at Roxby Downs Area School. The role starts 22 January 2027 and runs to 26 January 2028, with a 1.0 FTE allocation.

Deliver lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum and collaborate with families and colleagues to support student progress. Relocation incentives may apply; part-time arrangements considered.

Qualifications

• Permanent metropolitan teacher eligibility requirements.
• Not in the first year of permanency.
• Not currently undergoing performance management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive and engaging lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider community.
• Support student progress through effective assessment and feedback.
• Create a safe and respectful learning environment where all students can thrive.

Job description

Position Descriptor

Roxby Downs AS is a welcoming, community-focused school located in the Far North of South Australia. We're committed to innovation, inclusion and the pursuit of high expectations. Our values shape everything we do - from classroom practice to community engagement.

Position No: 2027-1817-TCH-B-0-18

Applications Close: 06/09/2026 11:30 PM

When you work with the Department for Education, you join a community of more than 30,000 remarkable people - each on driven to help students unlock their potential. We work with shared purpose and welcome your unique perspective, because it's the diversity of thought and experience that makes us strong.

We're looking for a passionate and capable junior primary teacher to join our team from 22/01/2027.

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
• Get involved in your local community through sport, events and shared experiences

What You Will Do

• Deliver inclusive and engaging lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider community
• Support student progress through effective assessment and feedback
• Create a safe and respectful learning environment where all students can thrive

Country incentives and locality allowances on top of salary may apply depending on the site location: www.education.sa.gov.au/countryteaching.

Eligibility

Eligible permanent metropolitan teachers can apply for this temporary vacancy if they:

• are a permanent metropolitan teacher
• are not in their first year of permanency
• are not currently undergoing performance management

See Applying for Permanent and Temporary Teaching Positions guide for eligibility and further information

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

Site: Roxby Downs Area School

Local Partnership: Far North

Tenure: 22/01/2027 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: http://www.rdas.sa.edu.au

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.