Senior Leader – Aboriginal Education, South Australia

Senior Leader Aboriginal Education

Mount Gambier, South Australia
Full-time, permanent leadership position
Attractive regional incentives available
Start term 1, 2026

Prospero teaching is partnering with a well-respected secondary school in Mount Gambier, one of South Australia’s largest and most vibrant regional centres. The school has a strong focus on inclusion, student wellbeing and culturally responsive education, and is seeking a committed leader to drive tailored learning and Aboriginal education initiatives across the school.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced educator or middle leader to step into a strategic senior leadership role that directly supports student growth, equity and community engagement.

Highlights of the role

• Full-time, permanent senior leadership position

• Lead tailored learning, intervention programs and differentiated support

• Oversee Aboriginal education, including community partnerships and cultural engagement

• Drive whole-school approaches to inclusion, literacy and personalised learning

• Work with a highly collaborative leadership team committed to positive student outcomes

• Start term 1, 2026 (earlier start negotiable)

Regional incentives

Educators relocating to Mount Gambier may be eligible for:

• Relocation assistance (moving expenses, temporary accommodation, travel support)

• Retention bonuses for teachers and leaders committing to regional appointments

• Rural zone allowance and additional SA government benefits

• Professional development funding to support leadership growth and accreditation

• Priority access to teacher housing in regional zones, when available

• Accelerated career progression opportunities due to regional leadership demand

(Specific entitlements depend on SA government classification and school sector. Full details are provided during appointment.)

Essential skills and experience

• Qualification in education with current or eligible SA teacher registration (TRB SA)

• Demonstrated leadership experience in tailored learning, inclusion, Aboriginal education or student support

• Strong understanding of differentiated practice, intervention models and literacy improvement

• Ability to build respectful relationships with Aboriginal students, families and community stakeholders

• Proven capability in staff leadership, coaching and collaborative practice

• Excellent communication, cultural competency and organisational skills

Requirements to apply

• Eligibility for South Australian teacher registration (TRB SA)

• Full working rights in Australia (sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate)

• Valid working with children check

• Recent professional references including leadership referees

Interested in this senior leadership role?

Submit your resume to Laura O’Sullivan
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We look forward to supporting you with the next step in your leadership journey.