Position Descriptor:
Playford International College seeks an innovative English/Literacy teacher for Playford Connections, our offsite flexible learning campus reconnecting young people with education.

Working with small groups of students affected by trauma, disrupted schooling, disengagement and low literacy, you will put relationships, wellbeing and belonging at the heart of learning.

We seek an educator skilled in trauma-informed practice, explicit, evidence-informed literacy intervention and highly differentiated teaching. You will build foundational skills, confidence and meaningful pathways to success.

This is not a traditional teaching role. We value creativity, flexibility and educational risk-taking through projects, learning expeditions and real-world experiences.

You will:
Build trusting relationships and a safe, inclusive culture with high expectations.
Teach literacy to students significantly below year level, personalising instruction and measuring growth.
Re-engage reluctant learners through authentic, differentiated learning.
Partner with families, youth workers, wellbeing staff and external agencies.
We seek someone who sees possibilities, not barriers.
12-month contract for 2027, with potential for ongoing employment.





Please apply with the following:
Describe a time you successfully built relationships and re-engaged a student experiencing complex trauma or significant barriers to education. What was the impact?
Provide an example of how you supported students with significantly below-year-level literacy skills. How did you differentiate learning and measure growth?
Describe an creative project, learning expedition or teaching approach you used to engage reluctant learners. How did it create opportunities for success?

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

Site:

Playford International College

Local Partnership:

Elizabeth

Tenure:

22/01/2027 to 26/01/2028

Fraction of time:

1.0

Subject:

English to Year 11

Subject:

Middle School to Year 6

Conditions:

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

School Website:

http://playford.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 - PLAYFORD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE - ENGLISH/ LITERACY (OFFSITE CAMPUS) (South Australia)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 South Australia