TEMPORARY TEACHER - AUGUSTA PARK PS - PRIMARY*

About the role

Augusta Park Primary School in Port Augusta, South Australia, is seeking an upper primary teacher. Port Augusta, known as the "Gateway to the Outback," lies 322 km north of Adelaide and offers natural beauty, community spirit, hiking, fishing, and nearby national parks. The school serves a diverse student population, including a significant proportion of Aboriginal families, and operates 10 classes with a Small Special Class (Reception‑Year 2) and a Primary Special Class (Years 3‑6). Site: Augusta Park Primary School; Local Partnership: Port Augusta‑Quorn.

Responsibilities

• Teach upper primary students (Years 3‑6) and contribute to whole‑school English and Mathematics agreements.
• Support student wellbeing through Play is the Way and restorative practices.
• Participate in the Culturally Nourishing Schooling project in partnership with the University of Adelaide.
• Collaborate with colleagues, engage in ongoing professional learning, and share practices to improve teaching and learning.
• Foster inclusive education and build respectful connections with students, families and the community.

Requirements

• Eligible permanent metropolitan teachers who are not in their first year of permanency and are not currently undergoing performance management.
• Commitment to inclusive education and culturally responsive practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive school community.

Benefits

• Country incentives and locality allowances may apply in addition to the base salary.

Pay

$84,971 – $123,236 per annum (FTE).

Schedule

• Full‑time (fraction of time = 1.0).
• Tenure: 22 January 2027 to 26 January 2028.