Key Skills

Job Description

Position No: 2027-0438-TCH-B-0-8 Applications Close: 18/11/2026 11:30 PM Position Descriptor Tintinara Area School is a welcoming R-12 school located in a strong rural and farming community. We are seeking an enthusiastic Primary teacher who can provide engaging, practical and inclusive learning experiences. Why choose us? As a teacher at Tintinara Area School, you will have the opportunity to: Be supported by collaborative leadership and a close-knit staff team Build strong relationships with students, families and the wider community Make a meaningful difference through responsive teaching and smaller class sizes Whether you are beginning your career, looking to broaden your experience or seeking a welcoming school community, Tintinara Area School could be the right fit for you. Applicants are asked to include a relevant resume, and in writing, respond to the following three questions, using specific examples from their professional practice and, where possible, demonstrating the impact of their actions. Relationships and community 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. Knowing learners and responding to individual needs Describe how you have differentiated teaching and learning to respond to a range of abilities, strengths, interests and individual learning needs. How did your knowledge of your learners inform the decisions you made, and what impact did your approach have on student learning or engagement? Adaptability and innovation At Tintinara Area School, educators work collaboratively and respond flexibly to the needs of our students and rural school community. Provide an example of when you adapted your practice or introduced a creative approach to address a challenge or opportunity. What informed your approach, and what difference did it make to student learning, engagement or wellbeing? In addition to salary, other financial incentives may apply depending on the site location: www.education.sa.gov.au/countryteaching Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered. Site: Tintinara Area School Local Partnership: Coorong & Mallee Tenure: 21/01/2027 to 26/01/2028 Fraction of time: 1.0 Subject: Primary to Year 6 Conditions: $84,971 - $123,236 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions School Website: http://www.tas.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.

Core Responsibilities

Teach primary students from Year 6 and provide engaging, practical, and inclusive learning experiences. Build relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community, while adapting teaching to learners’ needs and supporting their learning and engagement.

Requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate effective collaboration with colleagues, differentiated teaching for learners with varied abilities and needs, and adaptability in responding to challenges or opportunities. Applications should include a relevant resume and written responses to three questions, supported by specific examples from professional practice.