School and Preschool Jobs
- Ongoing teaching positions for 2027 will be advertised across two rounds.
- Temporary teaching positions will be advertised throughout the school year as vacancies arise.
- Eligible permanent metropolitan teachers may apply for selected temporary metropolitan teaching positions.
Teacher recruitment
Ongoing positions
Ongoing teaching positions for 2027 will be advertised across 2 rounds on Edujobs.
Round 1
Advertisements open from Thursday 30th July (week 2, term 3) and close on Thursday 13th August (week 4, term 3).
Round 2
Advertisements open from Thursday 17th September (week 9, term 3) and close on Thursday 15th October (week 1, term 4).
Temporary positions
Temporary teaching positions for 2027 will be advertised from Thursday 30th July and will continue to be advertised throughout the school year as vacancies arise.
Temporary opportunities for permanent teachers
Eligible permanent metropolitan teachers may apply for selected temporary metropolitan teaching positions. See Applying for Permanent and Temporary Teaching Positions guide for eligibility and further information.
*Eligible positions are identified by an Asterix (*) at the end of the vacancy title.
Temporary teaching positions for 2026 will continue to be advertised throughout the school year as vacancies arise.
More information regarding the application process can be found in our Applying for advertised teaching positions information pack or visit Teacher recruitment
Please note: some qualifications approved through the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia do NOT meet the requirements for employment in teaching positions within the Department for Education South Australia.
Explore advertised positions across South Australia or search for Education jobs
Extra support and financial incentives are available in country positions. Explore teaching in country South Australia.
Employable Teacher Register
Interested in a temporary role in public education but the right position isn't advertised? You can apply to our employable teacher register.
If your application is approved and you successfully join our register, you can be considered for any future temporary positions.
Please note: some qualifications approved through the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia do NOT meet the requirements for employment in teaching positions within the Department for Education South Australia.
Ancillary / Support Registers and Advertised Vacancies
Ancillary and support positions in schools, preschools and early childhood services include:
- Aboriginal community education officers
- School services officers
- Early childhood workers
- Government services employees
- Hourly paid instructors
Search for advertised ancillary or support positions.
If you're interested in working in a support role in public education but the right position isn't advertised, apply to our ancillary staff register. If your application is approved, you can be considered for future positions.
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