Position Descriptor:
Penong Primary School and Preschool is a small, welcoming and community-connected site located approximately 70 km west of Ceduna and 850 km north-west of Adelaide on the stunning Far West Coast of South Australia. Surrounded by the natural beauty and unique lifestyle of the region, including iconic local attractions such as Cactus Beach and Point Sinclair.
Penong Primary School and Preschool proudly serve the local Penong community, including the Scotdesco community, and is known for its close-knit, inclusive and supportive environment. With two multi-year level classrooms, the school offers a highly personalised approach to learning, underpinned by strong relationships with students, families and the wider community
The school is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering supportive relationships that enable every student to achieve their goals. Penong Primary School and Preschool strives to be characterised by:

- acceptance, understanding, respect and the valuing of each individuals personal identity

- a safe, secure, consistent, positive and success-oriented workplace that supports wellbeing

- co-operation and collaboration

- pride, motivation, engagement and connection

- reaching each students full potential

- encouraging students to take responsibility for their learning with strong teacher guidance

The schools core values of Respect,



Achievement and Community are central to how students learn, work and play. These values shape a learning culture in which children are nurtured, known and supported to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

Country incentives and locality allowances including rental subsidies and relocation allowance are included on top of salary, depending on the site location: 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:

Penong Primary School

Local Partnership:

Far West

Tenure:

21/01/2027 to 10/12/2027

Fraction of time:

0.6

Level of Schooling:

Preschool (CPC/Kgtn)

Conditions:

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

School Website:

http://www.penongps.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 - PENONG PRESCHOOL - ELC TEACHER (0.6FTE)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Penong