STL3 - Leader, Literacy Policy Secondary
Department for Education
Job reference: 846416 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.
The Curriculum Directorate (English and Literacy Unit), within the Curriculum and Learning Division, provides high-quality, evidence-informed literacy advice and resources to support teachers and leaders that empower children and young people to learn and thrive. The Leader, Literacy Policy utilises the purpose for public education guiding principles to make decisions about, and approach the planning, design and execution of comprehensive research to empower leaders and support effective teaching. Working collaboratively with cross-divisional colleagues, leaders and external partners, the Leader provides contemporary advice that supports leaders to implement literacy improvement to drive equity and excellence for all learner cohorts.
Essential: Current full teacher registration Desirable: Nil
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.
STL3 $152,287 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%)
Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Denise Squire, Head of English and Literacy, via mob: 0433944714 or email: Denise.Squire@sa.gov.au
Application instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is a full-time contract position (1.0 FTE), offering an initial fixed-term contract until 23 January 2029. Applications close: 15/06/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - STL.pdf - How to Apply - STL.pdf - Job Application Guide - STL.pdf - STL 3 PD - Leader Literacy Policy Primary and Secondary -signed.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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