Position Descriptor:
Oak Valley is a beautiful and very remote Anangu community in the Maralinga Tjarutja Lands, set on the edge of the Great Victorian Desert. We have a small and transient student cohort who speak Southern Pitjantjara as their first language, and English as a second or third language. Our students and families are proud of our school and the place it holds in our community.

We are seeking an adventurous teacher to join our team for 2025. You?ll be teaching Upper Primary to Middle years, year 5 ? year 10. This role requires a willingness to develop authentic relationships with students, staff, families and community. It will involve working alongside Anangu Educators to deliver curriculum and high expectations of students. Understanding EALD strategies, trauma practices and collaborative practices are highly desirable.

Bring your flexibility, teamwork, resilience and sense of humour to our wonderful school. On the weekends, make your way to the coast for a beach getaway, and to watch the whales during their yearly migration, head off country for camping trips, and get to know the community.

In addition to the salary, the following financial incentives apply:
Country Zone Allowance of $10,737
Locality Allowance of $11,532
Fully Subsidised Accommodation including all utilities (accommodation may be shared)
Payment of Removal Expenses
Remission of Higher Education Loan Program Debts
Reduction of Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debts for teachers in very remote areas - Department of Education, Australian Government
Successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the Maralinga Tjarutja Lands, as per the local Aboriginal Community Council.
To ensure employer compliance of duty of care responsibilities given the unique environment of the Maralinga Tjarutja Lands, a wellness check will be conducted for any Teacher nominated for this position and prior to any offer of employment.

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

Oak Valley Aboriginal School

Anangu Lands

23/01/2025 to 21/01/2026

1.0

Aboriginal Education to Year 12

$80,093 - $116,162 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions

https://oakvalleyab.sa.edu.au/

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