Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
Department for Education
Job reference: 860681
Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About The Role
Effective literacy and numeracy are fundamental to learners' educational success, lifelong wellbeing and participation in society. The Literacy and Numeracy Academy is a statewide initiative that supports successive cohorts of Early Career Teachers to build professional confidence, capability and belonging through high-quality professional learning, coaching and collaborative networks.
The Leader, Literacy and Numeracy Academy Programs provides statewide leadership for the design, delivery and continuous improvement of the Literacy and Numeracy Academy, working in partnership with schools, system leaders and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate place-based coaching, curate high-quality professional learning resources, and strengthen English and Mathematics teaching across South Australian government schools.
Qualifications
Essential:
- A tertiary qualification in education and current full teacher registration.
- A current driver’s license and be willing to drive.
Special conditions
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration
STL3 $152,287 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Denise Squire, Head of English and Literacy , via tel: or email: [email protected]
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note
Multiple vacancies available.
These are full-time contract roles (1.0 FTE), initial 3 year term contract to commence as soon as possible and conclude 23 January 2030.
This position operates under conditions similar to those of the Public Sector Act 2009 (PS Act).
Applications close:
08/11/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments
- Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf
- Position Description - STL3 - Leader Literacy and Numeracy Academy Programs - August 2026 (A12945932).pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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STL3 Leader, Literacy and Numeracy Academy Programs in Adelaide employer: Department for Education, South Australia
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Contact Details:
Department for Education, South Australia Recruitment Team
