AddressOak 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 Primary teacher to join our team. You’ll be teaching Reception to Year 4, but this could change depending on the needs of the school. 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-informed 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 on their yearly migration, enjoy camping trips, and get to know the community.
What you will bring:
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and to be positive and extremely flexible.
- Ability to develop respectful reciprocal relationships with Anangu Educators.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues effectively.
- Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant field.
- Require a willingness to take on new learning and pedagogies to suit a wide range of learners is essential.
Why choose us:
As Country Zone 5 sites you’ll receive up to an additional $23, 381 in country incentives in your first year through:
- Country Incentives Zone Allowance
- One-off incidentals payment
- Locality allowances:
- Compensation for adverse environment
- Increased cost of living and some aspects of isolation
- In respect of abnormal depreciation of motor vehicle
Other incentives include:
- Fully subsidised accommodation including all utilities.
- Payment of reasonable removal and relocation costs
- Reasonable travel and accommodation costs for medical and dental treatment.
- You will be eligible for paid travel days at this site.
- You will also receive the Special Class Allowance.
- 4WD training
- Reduction of Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) for very remote areas may be available HERE.
Information is provided as a guide and actual entitlements will be confirmed when you commence.
You can read more about incentives and support for country teachers and leaders HERE.
Special Requirements:
Successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the Maralinga Tjarutja Lands, as per the local Aboriginal Community Council (APY - Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Executive Board)
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.
What to do now:
This is a contract for terms 3 and 4, with the possibility of rolling over to 2025. We want to support the best possible outcomes for you in the Anangu Lands, so speak to us about moving with your family/partner.
