Position No: 2026-1817-TCH-C-2-53
Applications Close: 21/04/2026 11:30 PM
Position Descriptor
Unlock your potential at Roxby Downs Area School - where growth and learning converge! As a South Australian State Government school, we've been supporting the community since 1987, adapting to the dynamic growth of Roxby Downs. Roxby Downs Area School is a welcoming, community-focused school located in the Far North of South Australia. Catering for over 540 students from Years R-12 we boast excellent teaching facilities, including science laboratories, a computer-aided design studio, art room, and more. With a dedicated team of staff, we're committed to innovation, inclusion and the pursuit of high expectations. Our values shape everything we do - from classroom practice to community engagement.
When you work with the Department for Education, you join a community of more than 30,000 remarkable people - each one 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 multiple passionate and capable secondary English and HASS teachers to join our teaching team. Please note one role is to commence in Term 2, and one role to commence in Term 3.
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
* Teach in a school that's the heart of its community - where your impact is visible and valued.
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.
Application Questions
* Provide an example of when you have actively created working relationships that have resulted in your connecting with your colleagues, sharing practices, and learning from one another to support your learners to thrive.
* Provide an example of how you have used assessment data to inform your teaching and improve student outcomes.
* Describe your approach to supporting students with challenging behaviours and how you work with families and other professionals to implement effective strategies.
To find out more about teaching and living in Roxby Downs, please visit https://youtu.be/b2jTGgPf9G0.
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: Roxby Downs Area SchoolLocal Partnership: Far NorthTenure: 27/04/2026 to 11/12/2026Fraction of time: 1.0Subject: English to Year 12Subject: Humanities and Social Science to Year 10Conditions: $82,496 - $119,647 per annum FTE / Teacher ConditionsSchool 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.
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