Position Descriptor:
Unlock your potential at Roxby Downs Area School - where growth and learning converge! As a South Australian State Government school, we've been supporting the community since 1987, adapting to the dynamic growth of Roxby Downs. Roxby Downs Area School is a welcoming, community-focused school located in the Far North of South Australia. Catering for over 540 students from Years R-12 we boast excellent teaching facilities, including science laboratories, a computer-aided design studio, art room, and more. With a dedicated team of staff, we're committed to innovation, inclusion and the pursuit of high expectations. Our values shape everything we do - from classroom practice to community engagement.

When you work with the Department for Education, you join a community of more than 30,000 remarkable people - each one driven to help students unlock their potential. We work with shared purpose and welcome your unique perspective, because it's the diversity of thought and experience that makes us strong.

We're looking for a passionate and capable secondary English / HASS teacher to join our teaching team.

Why choose us?

Country teaching accelerates your career with broad experience and real responsibility

Strong peer support and a welcoming, tight-knit community

Country teaching incentives, subsidies and allowances, including relocation assistance

Get involved in your local community through sport, events and shared experiences

- Teach in a school that's the heart of its community - where your impact is visible and valued.

What you will do:

Deliver inclusive and engaging lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum

Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider community

Support student progress through effective assessment and feedback

Create a safe and respectful learning environment where all students can thrive.

Ready to bring your brilliance to Roxby Downs Area School?
Apply today by submitting your resume and answering the below questions in an application response:
1. Provide an example of when you have actively created working relationships that have resulted in your connecting with your colleagues, sharing practices, and learning from one another to support your learners to thrive.
2. Provide an example of how you have used assessment data to inform your teaching and improve student outcomes.
3. Describe your approach to supporting students with challenging behaviours and how you work with families and other professionals to implement effective strategies.

To find out more about teaching and living in Roxby Downs, please visit https://youtu.be/b2jTGgPf9G0.

Country incentives and locality allowances on top of salary 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:

Roxby Downs Area School

Local Partnership:

Far North

Tenure:

22/01/2026 to 21/01/2027

Fraction of time:

1.0

Subject:

English to Year 12

Subject:

Humanities and Social Science to Year 10

Conditions:

$82,496 - $119,647 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions

School Website:

http://www.rdas.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.