Position Descriptor:
Willunga Preschool is seeking a Preschool Teacher for either a full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment or two part time appointments (0.5 FTE each). Please indicate your preferred working fraction in your application.

As a Preschool Teacher at Willunga Preschool, you will work as part of a small, collaborative team to deliver high-quality play-based learning that inspires curiosity, supports wellbeing and helps every child flourish. Willunga Preschool is a welcoming Department for Education preschool where relationships are at the centre of everything we do. Our curriculum embraces play-based, inquiry-led learning, children's agency and nature pedagogy. We create intentional indoor and outdoor learning environments where children can explore, investigate and connect with nature.

The successful applicant will:

- Plan and deliver engaging play-based learning programs.

- Use observation, documentation and assessment to inform curriculum planning.

- Create intentional learning environments that promote curiosity, creativity and children's agency.

- Support children's wellbeing, inclusion and participation.

- Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

- Reflect collaboratively to continually improve practice.





We are seeking an educator who values children's agency, nature play, inclusive practice and creating meaningful learning experiences for children.

Application Questions:

- Describe a time when you intentionally designed or adapted a learning environment to support children's curiosity, agency and learning. What was the impact?

- Describe how you use observation, documentation and assessment to plan and extend children's learning.

- Describe a time when you adapted your practice to support a child's wellbeing, inclusion or participation. How did you work with others and what was the impact?

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

Site:

Willunga Preschool

Local Partnership:

Sea & Vines

Tenure:

12/10/2026 to 11/12/2027

Fraction of time:

0.5

Level of Schooling:

Preschool (CPC/Kgtn)

Conditions:

$84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions

School Website:

http://www.willungacc.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.

📌 TEMPORARY PRESCHOOL TEACHER - WILLUNGA PRESCHOOL - PRESCHOOL (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide