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If you’re currently studying to become a teacher, the department offers a range of opportunities to kickstart your career in public education.
Find out what's on offer and how to apply for teaching roles in the department.
Country teaching incentives
We offer incentives and support for country teachers and leaders.
Pre-service teachers can also:
- access the 'Teach First in Country' program which offers financial incentives, mentoring, and professional development
- apply for a scholarship for a professional experience placement in a country school.
Visit country opportunities for pre-service teachers to learn more.
Visit teaching opportunities in country South Australia if you'd like to hear from our country teachers and explore the SA regions.
School and preschool tours
Pre-service teachers can come and explore schools and preschools with us! See first-hand what we’re doing to support children and young people to achieve their best in public education.
Find out how to register below. If you have any questions, contact us at education.pre-serviceteachers@sa.gov.au.
Register for a metro tour
More tour dates will be released soon so you can find out what it’s like to work in our metropolitan schools and preschools.
Register for updates to be notified when tour dates have been released.
On a metro tour you'll:
- hear from site leaders and early career teachers
- learn about the culture and values of the school or preschool
- spend time in a classroom.
Register for a country tour
Experience what it’s like to live and work in the country. You'll visit local schools and preschools who are currently recruiting and explore the local sights.
Visit country opportunities for pre-service teachers to find out more and to register.
Work opportunities while you're studying
While you're still studying you can apply for certain roles, including:
- school services officers (SSO)
- early childhood workers (ECW)
- OSHC positions.
See work opportunities for teaching and education support students to learn more about these types of roles.
Apply for teaching or temporary relief teaching roles
Final year students and recent graduates can apply for teaching jobs or get started with relief teaching. Find out how below.
How to apply
The recruitment process is different depending on what type of job you're applying for – ongoing (permanent), temporary (contract), or temporary relief teaching.
To apply for a teaching job you need to:
Register on the employable teacher register (ETR)
Before applying for any type of teaching role, you need to register as an 'employable teacher' on the employable teacher register (ETR).
This register also lets school and preschool leaders know you're available for work. They'll be able to contact you about roles you might be suitable for.
You'll need to upload documents to the ETR that show you meet the employment requirements for teachers in South Australia.
Ongoing teaching positions
Ongoing teaching positions with the department are advertised from early term 3 for the following school year.
In late 2 term, before jobs are advertised, you can get a head start by preparing your applicant profile. You’ll use this for every ongoing role you apply for.
See teacher recruitment for key dates and everything you need to apply.
Temporary (contract) teaching positions
Contract teaching roles may be available to apply for throughout the school year. Contracts can range from 20 working days up to 24 months.
Edujobs is where you can view and apply for all advertised teacher vacancies across the department.
With about 900 schools and preschools state-wide, it’s a great place to look for your first job.
Ongoing positions are also advertised on Edujobs when they’re available. The job title will let you know if a position is ongoing or temporary (a contract role).
Temporary relief teaching
Temporary relief teacher (TRT) jobs aren’t advertised. To start working as a TRT, your options after registering on the ETR are to:
- wait to be contacted by a school or preschool offering you temporary relief teaching
- contact schools or preschools directly to find out if they need temporary relief teachers
- connect with schools or preschools through a relief teaching app, such as ClassCover.
You can apply for relief teaching work after you graduate at any time during the year. Schools and preschools are always looking for support.
Register for updates - pre-service teacher mailing list
Register for updates and join our pre-service teacher mailing list. We'll send you information about jobs, events, webinars and tips for starting your teaching career.
