Position Descriptor:
Support young people to re-engage in learning in one of Australia's most unique and culturally rich school communities.

Ernabella Anangu School is a Birth to Year 12 Aboriginal school located in Pukatja Community on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in the far northwest corner of South Australia. Ernabella is the largest community in the APY Lands and is home to the world-famous Ernabella Art Centre, surrounded by the stunning western Musgrave Ranges, approximately 330 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs.

Most students speak Pitjantjatjara as their first language and learn Standard Australian English as an additional language or dialect. The school works closely with Anangu educators, families and community members to provide high-quality, culturally responsive education in a strong two-way learning setting.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Tailored Learning Teacher to join our team. This position will focus on developing personalised, flexible programs for secondary students who are at risk of disengaging, or who have already disengaged, from education. The role involves delivering engaging learning aligned with relevant curriculum and SACE requirements, with a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, practical learning, wellbeing, and future pathways.

Working alongside the Tailored Learning Case Manager/Youth Worker, Anangu educators, families and external services, the successful teacher will:

- set individual learning and engagement goals

- monitor student progress

- support pathways into further education, training and employment





- build strong relationships with young people with diverse and complex learning needs

We are looking for an educator who demonstrates:

- strong relationship-building skills

- cultural responsiveness and flexibility

- the ability to engage young people with diverse and complex learning needs

- a passion for supporting students in a remote bilingual setting

Experience working with Aboriginal young people or with students at risk of disengagement would be highly regarded.

To apply, please provide your CV and respond to the following questions:
1. Describe your experience in supporting young people who are at risk of disengaging, or who have disengaged, from learning.
What strategies did you use to re-engage them, and what was the outcome?
2. How do you design and deliver learning programs that are personalised, flexible and culturally responsive for students with diverse and complex learning needs?
Please include how you support literacy, numeracy, wellbeing and future pathways.
3. This role requires strong collaboration with Anangu educators, families, case managers and external services.
Please provide an example of how you have worked with others to set goals, monitor progress and support positive outcomes for a student or group of students.

In addition to salary,



the following incentives apply:
Country Zone Allowance of approximately $10,000
Locality Allowance of approximately $10,000
Fully subsidised accommodation, including all utilities (may be shared)
Removal and relocation expenses
Four paid travel days per term
Travel and accommodation costs for medical and dental treatment
More information:
https://www.education.sa.gov.au/working-us/careers-education/opportunities-country-south-australia/teaching-opportunities-country-south-australia/incentives-and-support-country-teachers-and-leaders

Eligible teachers may also benefit from waivers of indexation and reductions of HELP debts:
https://www.education.gov.au/higher-education-loan-program/reduction-help-debts-teachers-very-remote-areas

As part of the department's duty of care in the unique environment of the APY Lands, a wellness check will be required for any teacher nominated for this position prior to an offer of employment.

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

Site:

Ernabella Anangu School

Local Partnership:

Anangu Lands

Tenure:

22/01/2027 to 26/01/2028

Fraction of time:

1.0

Subject:

English to Year 12

Subject:

Essential Maths to Year 12

Conditions:

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

School Website:

http://www.ernabella.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 TEACHER - ERNABELLA ANANGU SCHOOL - TAILORED LEARNING* (Pukatja)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Pukatja