Unique Teaching Opportunity – Become an Itinerant Teacher with School of the Air Are you looking for a teaching role that is truly out of the ordinary? School of the Air (SOTA) is seeking a passionate and adventurous Itinerant Teacher to support isolated students across South Australia. This is far more than a traditional classroom position. It is an opportunity to take learning beyond four walls, bringing education directly to students living in some of the most remote, remarkable and inspiring parts of the state. If you are passionate about equity in education and thrive on connection, independence and adventure, this could be the role for you.

About the role
As an Itinerant Teacher, you will travel to students’ home learning environments to provide educational support, strengthen learning partnerships, and help ensure every child has access to quality education, no matter where they live. You will play a vital role in supporting students, families and supervisors, while working closely with the wider SOTA teaching team to enhance student learning and engagement. Who we’re looking for: We are looking for someone who brings both professional capability and the personal qualities needed to thrive in this unique setting. The ideal candidate will be:
• Passionate about accessible education, with a commitment to helping remote students succeed
• Energetic and an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with students, families and supervisors
• Versatile and open-minded, ready to adapt to a distinctive and rewarding style of teaching
• Respectful and professional, understanding the importance of working within family homes, stations and workplaces
• Supportive and encouraging, with the ability to guide governesses and parent supervisors in delivering lessons
• Collaborative,



working in partnership with classroom teachers to enrich student learning
• Independent and confident, comfortable with solo travel and extended outback drives
• Resilient and resourceful, able to manage changing conditions and the challenges of remote travel
• Organised and responsible, ensuring the care of government vehicles and teaching resources What you’ll be doing: In this role, you will:
• Travel significant distances to visit students in their home-based learning environments
• Support parent supervisors and governesses in delivering educational programs
• Teach and oversee Health and Physical Education (HPE) within an asynchronous learning model
• Build strong, positive relationships with students, families and the School of the Air team
• Help create meaningful learning experiences for students living in isolated communities Why join School of the Air? This is a rare opportunity to combine your love of teaching with a spirit of adventure and service. In this role, you will:
• Experience outback South Australia in a way few people ever do
• Be part of a warm, supportive and innovative team that values connection, community and excellence
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of students and families who rely on this vital educational model
• Work in a new purpose-built school, in collaboration with the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS), both vital Health and Education are co-located and serve communities within Outback SA.
• Enjoy a role that is both professionally rewarding and personally unforgettable Ready to bring your brilliance? If you are seeking a meaningful teaching opportunity that offers challenge, purpose and adventure, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help bring education to life for students across remote South Australia.

📌 TEMPORARY TEACHER (Port Augusta)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Port Augusta