Position No: 2027-0748-TCH-B-0-7
Applications Close: 21/09/2026 11:30 PM

Position Descriptor:
Leigh Creek Area school is a welcoming, community-focused school located in the Flinders Rangers, South Australia. We're committed to connection, inclusion and the pursuit of high expectations. Our values shape everything we do - from classroom practice to community engagement. When you work with the Department for Education, you join a community of more than 30,000 remarkable people - each one driven to help students unlock their potential. We work with shared purpose and welcome your unique perspective, because it's the diversity of thought and experience that makes us strong.

We're looking for a passionate, capable and flexible teacher to join our team from 2027 with an earlier start negotiable. There is opportunity for continued employment for 2028 and beyond.

Why choose us?
? Feel a deep sense of belonging, purpose and pride in the work you do
? Strong peer support and a welcoming, tight-knit community
? Leigh Creek is at the centre of the proposed Flinders Ranges World Heritage bid, rich in Aboriginal culture, heritage and environmental uniqueness.
? Enjoy faster career development with broader roles and varied responsibilities
? Gain hands-on experience that builds leadership capability early
? Benefit from continuous professional development and mentoring
? Work in a system that values innovation, inclusivity and lifelong learning
? Experience better balance and more breathing room in your everyday life
? Get involved in your local community through sport, events and shared experiences

What you'll need:
? Relevant teaching qualification and registration with the Teachers Registration of Board of South Australia - https://trb.sa.edu.au/Registering-to-Teach




? Demonstrated ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom setting
? Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, families and colleagues

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:
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?

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.

*Eligible permanent metropolitan teachers can apply for this temporary vacancy if they:
o are a permanent metropolitan teacher
o are not in their first year of permanency
o are not currently undergoing performance management
See Applying for Permanent and Temporary Teaching Positions guide for eligibility and further information.
Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.
Site: Leigh Creek Area School
Local Partnership: Far North
Tenure: 22/01/2027 to 26/01/2028
Fraction of time: 1.0
Subject: Middle School to Year 9
Conditions: $84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions
School Website:

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 TEACHER - LEIGH CREEK AS - MIDDLE SCHOOL (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)
🏢 Department for Education
📍 Leigh Creek