Temporary Teacher - Early Years / Primary/ Middle Years Teacher (multiple Positions)
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
English as Additional Language
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Early childhood
Salary range
Closing date
20 October 2026
Posted 9 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Oak Valley Aboriginal School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
R-12
School staff (FTE)
4.5
3 teaching · 1.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
18
Indigenous students
100%
Language other than English
88%
Girls vs boys
9 girls · 9 boys
50%
50%
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Live and teach in one of South Australia's most unique remote communities.
Oak Valley Aboriginal School is situated in the very remote Anangu community of Oak Valley, on the Maralinga Tjarutja Lands at the edge of the Great Victoria Desert. This is a rare opportunity to work in a beautiful desert setting where culture, community and connection to Country are at the heart of everyday life.
Oak Valley is a small and proud community with essential local facilities and a school that plays a valued role in community life. The school supports a small and transient cohort of learners who speak Southern Pitjantjatjara as their first language, with English as a second or third language. Our students and families are proud of their school, and we are looking for an educator who will value and contribute to these strong community connections.
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable teacher to work with students from R-12, depending on site needs. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, works well as part of a team, and is committed to building authentic relationships with students, families, community members and Anangu Educators. Experience or interest in EALD, trauma-informed practice and collaborative teaching will be highly regarded.
The class structure across the site is:
Playgroup/Preschool
Reception to Year 4
Upper Primary/Middle School
As all teachers provide release for one another, it is important that applicants are flexible and confident in teaching across a range of year levels. Early childhood qualifications are required for teachers working in earl…
Oak Valley Aboriginal School is situated in the very remote Anangu community of Oak Valley, on the Maralinga Tjarutja Lands at the edge of the Great Victoria Desert. This is a rare opportunity to work in a beautiful desert setting where culture, community and connection to Country are at the heart of everyday life.
Oak Valley is a small and proud community with essential local facilities and a school that plays a valued role in community life. The school supports a small and transient cohort of learners who speak Southern Pitjantjatjara as their first language, with English as a second or third language. Our students and families are proud of their school, and we are looking for an educator who will value and contribute to these strong community connections.
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable teacher to work with students from R-12, depending on site needs. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, works well as part of a team, and is committed to building authentic relationships with students, families, community members and Anangu Educators. Experience or interest in EALD, trauma-informed practice and collaborative teaching will be highly regarded.
The class structure across the site is:
Playgroup/Preschool
Reception to Year 4
Upper Primary/Middle School
As all teachers provide release for one another, it is important that applicants are flexible and confident in teaching across a range of year levels. Early childhood qualifications are required for teachers working in earl…