Teaching Positions Commencing January 2026

St John's Catholic College Darwin is calling for expressions of interest for potential teaching vacancies commencing the beginning of the 2026 academic year. All Learning Areas considered.

Catholic Education Northern Territory:

Catholic Education has a network of schools in both urban centres and remote communities. For teachers there are many opportunities in the Territory. We have 18 Catholic schools in the region - five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centreand five remote schools.

St John's Catholic College:

St John's Catholic College Darwin is a Catholic Co-Educational College, Years 7-12, in the heart of Darwin.

The College offers a range of Australian Curriculum and SACE subjects (Stage 1 & 2).

The College is calling for expressions of interest for potential teaching vacancies commencing the beginning of the 2026 academic year.

All Learning Areas considered. Expected vacancies:

- Health and Physical Education

- Sciences

- Digital Technologies

- Art

- Music

- Food and Hospitality

1. A demonstrated understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission.

2. Ability to plan, prepare and deliver teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students; which are consistent with relevant curriculum policies, work programs and education trends.

3. Knowledge of and the ability to implement effective and inclusive teaching and learning processes, including the use of learning technology and assessment, to establish a challenging learning environment in which students are encouraged to work towards attainment of their potential.

4. Ability to communicate effectively with students, their families and the wider community through appropriate interpersonal skills.

5. Ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to establishing and maintaining a supportive learning environment.

6. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with school staff, parents and members of the local school community in order to establish and develop productive partnerships, in an intercultural environment to achieve optimal educational outcomes.

7. Commitment to maintain current and relevant professional learning and meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

8. Current registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and a current Working with Children Clearance (NT).

Highly Desired Criteria:

1. Relevant qualifications and/or experience for the Learning Area.

2. Knowledge of and/or experience in delivering the SACE through to the Stage 2 level.

3. Qualifications and/or experience in working with students from an EALD / diverse range of backgrounds.

4. Capacity to deliver other subjects across the Learning Areas.

5. Willingness to contribute to the pastoral care and co-curricular program of the College.

Limited temporary 1 bedroom short term accommodation (up to 10 weeks) available at a low cost rate to support the successful applicant (if required).

How To Apply:

St John's Catholic College is committed to a Child Safe school environment and has extensive recruitment and screening processes in place.

Graduates and Applicants on visas (with full-time working rights) welcome to apply.

Please note we will be screening applications and scheduling interviews as applications are received; therefore, the role may be filled prior to the closing date.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume including three professional referees, TRB NT Registration Certificate and copy of Ochre Card to the Principal at: principal.stjohns@nt.catholic.edu.au

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

300 Students
30 TeachingStaff
20 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Boarding School

St John's Catholic College is a co-educational day, boarding and international College providing a quality Catholic education for students in Years 7-12.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume including three professional referees, TRB NT Registration Certificate and copy of Ochre Card to the Principal at: principal.stjohns@nt.catholic.edu.au