Department for Education
Job reference: ******
Location: **** - HINDMARSH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneWhy work with
us
Every
child and young person deserves a outstanding education.
We have a
strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into
the future, one that in partnership with learners, students,
parents and the wider South Australian community will build a
world-leading public education system.
One that is equitable and
prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together
we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our
children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our
state.
About the
role
The
Leader, Early Reading Policy and Practice leads the development of
policy, curriculum and pedagogical approaches that support reading
development from birth to age 8 across diverse learning contexts.
They provide strategic leadership for emergent and early reading
within South Australia's public education system, with a focus on
supporting all children to become successful readers who read for
purpose and enjoyment.
A key
component of the role is leading collaborative engagement across
the Early Years Directorate and the broader Curriculum and Learning
Division to ensure coherent and consistent messaging in early
reading.
The role consults with key stakeholders to inform the
development of policy, guidance and professional learning.
This
ensures alignment across strategy, policy and practice and supports
a shared understanding of appropriate and effective curriculum and
pedagogical practice across the system.
Qualifications
Essential:
Current full teacher registration
Desirable:
Nil
Special conditions
The




successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human
Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being
employed which is required to be renewed every five years before
expiry.
The
incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to
Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead
(Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course
which will be required to be updated every three
years.
For all
other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position
Description.
Remuneration
STL3
$152,287 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries
Enquiries
can be directed to Kate Ryan, Director, Early Years, via mob:
********** or email: ******
Application
instructions
Applications should be
made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required
to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment
Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages
addressing the key competencies in the attached position
description.
People of
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have
a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional note
This is a
full-time contract position (1.0 FTE), initially offered on a
fixed-term basis for two years and six months
Applications close: 21/08/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- How to Apply - STL.pdf
- Job Application Guide - STL.pdf
- STL3 Leader Early Reading Policy and Practice Early Years Curriculum and Learning - July ****.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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