TEMPORARY TEACHER - COOBER PEDY AS - JUNIOR PRIMARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL / SPECIAL CLASS

TEMPORARY TEACHER - COOBER PEDY AS - JUNIOR PRIMARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL / SPECIAL CLASS

Position No: 2026-0920-TCH-C-3-31

Applications Close: 29/07/2026 11:30 PM

Position Descriptor: Join us in Coober Pedy; a quirky underground town 850kms north of Adelaide. Our vision at Coober Pedy Area School is to be a school of choice where there is an absolute focus on Teaching and Learning, creating an outback academy, providing a quality and unique learning experience for our students that will prepare them for academic attainment and vocational pathways. Join us in making a lasting impact on young minds as we strive for excellence together!

We are seeking an excited, committed teacher to teach reception to year 6 students in our bespoke special class.

Why choose us?

• Country teaching accelerates your career with broad experience and real responsibility
• Benefit from continuous professional development and mentoring
• Gain new perspectives through exposure to rich cultural contexts
• Teach in a school that's the heart of its community where your impact is visible and valued
• Build strong bonds with students, families and colleagues

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.

Ready to bring your brilliance to Coober Pedy Area School? Apply today by submitting your resume and answering the below questions in an application response:

1. Provide an example of when you have actively created working relationships that have resulted in you connecting with your colleagues, sharing practices, and learning from one another to support your learners to thrive.
2. Explain a time where you have empowered your learners, giving them agency to shape a learning experience. What was the outcome?
3. Describe a time where evaluation of your teaching has led to a change in your teaching practice?

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

• Site: Coober Pedy Area School
• Local Partnership: Far North
• Tenure: 22/07/2026 to 11/12/2026
• Fraction of time: 1.0
• Subject: Junior Primary to Year 2
• Subject: Middle School to Year 9
• Subject: Special Education (Special Class) to Year 6
• Conditions: $84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions
• School Website: http://www.cooberpedy.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.