Classroom Teacher

Job description
Be amongst the highest paid educators in Australia
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Relocation assistance and housing support for eligible employees


As a Classroom Teacher with the Northern Territory Department of Education and Training you will play a vital role in empowering young minds to reach their full potential.



We are responsible for delivering high quality public education to over 34,000 students across 153 schools. Our diverse student population includes over 14,000 Aboriginal students, and 4+% of all students have a language background other than English. Our schools span across six regions: Darwin, Top End, Big Rivers, East Arnhem, Barkly and Central.



What we offer:

An attractive salary commencing from $+2,215 - $131,34+ (based on your years of classroom teaching experience).
12 weeks leave (6 weeks recreation leave and 6 weeks stand down leave per annum), 3 weeks personal leave per annum and cultural leave.
The option to salary sacrifice.
Relocation assistance and living allowances.
Flexible working arrangements.
Additional incentives and benefits for going remote – such as secured furnished housing and remote allowances on top of your salary.
A place on our Graduate Teacher Program, orientation and induction.
A supportive leadership team and peer group who will support you to grow and develop your career with the Northern Territory Government.


What you’ll be doing:

Plan, prepare and explicitly deliver quality and effective teaching and learning programs which are consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and relevant curriculum policies, work programs and educational trends.
Support students through interaction in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning environments and effective behaviour management practices.
Provide for the physical, social, cultural and emotional well-being and safety of students whilst at school.
Regularly assess students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes.
Maintain student records and samples of work and report on student performance to students, parents, the department and other stakeholders as required.
Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships between the school, parents and community.


What we’re looking for:

You must hold/be able to obtain full Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory (TRB), a working VISA and a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) prior to commencement.


Register your interest today:

To apply, select the Apply button at the top of this page or visit Classroom Teacher Recruitment Pool. Once your application is received, we’ll screen and match your preferences to upcoming teaching jobs we have available.



Explore life in the Territory

The NT is one of the friendliest and culturally diverse places in Australia, locals embrace outdoor living and adventure, more balance in their lives and short commutes! Here teachers can expand their skills fast and be provided with opportunities they would not find elsewhere.



To find out more, please visit:

https://www.teachintheterritory.nt.gov.au/

https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachintheterritory

Or, for a confidential discussion please contact the Teach in the Territory team on 1800 646 3+1. Read more