TEMPORARY TEACHER - LEIGH CREEK AS - MIDDLE SCHOOL / PRIMARY (NIT) (READVERTISED)

TEMPORARY TEACHER - LEIGH CREEK AS - MIDDLE SCHOOL / PRIMARY (NIT) (READVERTISED)

Position No: 2026-0748-TCH-C-1-11

Applications Close: 04/03/2026  11:30 PM

Position Descriptor: Leigh Creek Area School is located 300 kilometres North of Port Augusta in the breathtaking and serene landscape of the Northern Flinders Ranges. Leigh Creek Area School is a spacious and tranquil well-equipped R-12 school. We are deeply dedicated to the wellbeing of our students and staff and enjoy an excellent school community. On site resources are supplemented by access to excellent community facilities. Students attend from Leigh Creek and surrounding settlements such as Copley, Nepabunna, Beltana and local pastoral stations.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic middle and primary years teacher to join our team in our NIT role, who can show their passion for classroom teaching! This role will be mostly supporting our years R-6 students with some flexibility working with secondary students as required. Subject areas and working hours may be negotiated, and there is opportunity for continued employment for 2027 and beyond. This presents a great opportunity for someone at any stage in their career, and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply.
Why choose us?

• Access to modern teaching resources and technology.
• Forge meaningful partnerships with local community and families.
• Small school of 50 students at various year levels with an average class size of 12 students.
• Leigh Creek is at the centre of the proposed Flinders Ranges World Heritage bid, rich in Aboriginal culture, heritage and environmental uniqueness.

What you will do:

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Develop and implement engaging and differentiated lesson plans tailored to the unique needs and interests of your students.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support student achievement and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.

Fantastic country incentives in addition to your salary are available to support you with your move to a tremendously rewarding career both professionally and personally. Contact the school to find out more or visit www.education.sa.gov.au/countryteaching.
Ready to bring your brilliance to Leigh Creek Area School?
Apply today by submitting your resume and answering the below questions in an application response:
4. 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.
5. Explain a time where you have empowered your learners, giving them agency to shape a learning experience. What was the outcome?
6. 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:

Leigh Creek Area School

Local Partnership:

Far North

Tenure:

09/03/2026 to 11/12/2026

Fraction of time:

1.0

Subject:

Middle School to Year 9

Level of Schooling:

Primary (3-7)

Conditions:

$82,496 - $119,647 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions

School Website:

http://www.leighcreekas.sa.edu.au

Eligibility and Application Instructions 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.