Teachers (Various Positions) - Relocate to Wadeye

**Contribute to the education of Indigenous students**:

- **Earn $85,094 to $122,036 PLUS super, furnished housing, relocation package, remote allowance, and more**:

- **Immerse yourself in a community and embrace a rewarding teaching journey**

***About Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College****:
Founded in 1935, **Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College** **(OLSHT)** is in **Wadeye, NT**, within the Thamarrurr Region, 420 km southwest of Darwin. Serving a vibrant Indigenous community, our school offers education from Preschool through Year 12, including a Families as First Teachers Program. With a strong cultural heritage, OLSHT is committed to cultural inclusivity. Our team consists of 110 staff, 67 of whom are local Indigenous members, creating a collaborative environment.

As part of **Catholic Education Northern Territory**, which includes 18 schools, we provide unique teaching opportunities amid breathtaking outback landscapes. Join OLSH Thamarrurr to make an impact in this culturally rich region, implementing the Australian Curriculum.

For more information about OLSHT, please visit our website**:olshtnt.catholic.edu.au**

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**A Uniquely Rewarding Opportunity****:
OLSHT has exciting opportunities for **multiple full-time teaching positions** based in the remote location of **Wadeye, NT** (within the Thamarrurr Region of the Northern Territory, 420 km southwest of Darwin). The positions include:

- Primary-Trained Teachers Willing to Teach Secondary Classes
- Health and Physical Education Teachers

You will be a part of the school's strategic direction, embracing our vision of fostering resilience and cultural understanding, by delivering a bilingual education program that sets high expectations for students and faculty.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Delivering engaging and culturally sensitive lessons to students
- Collaborating with local and non-local staff to ensure a cohesive teaching approach
- Implementing the Australian Curriculum effectively
- Supporting students with English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
- Managing classroom behaviour through consistent and collective school-wide practices
- Assisting in the development and implementation of individualised learning plans
- Participating in community activities and fostering positive relationships
- Utilising collaborative teaching methods to enhance learning experiences

***Your Skills: Educate and Make Impact****:
To qualify, you will need a **recognised teaching qualification** and **eligibility for Northern Territory Teacher Registration**.

While not a prerequisite, previous background or experience in education systems of remote or rural areas will be highly valued.

Additionally, the following skills and background are essential:

- Familiarity with the Australian Curriculum
- Experience with English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) and bilingual education practices
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Ability to adapt to a remote and culturally diverse environment
- A deep respect for Indigenous cultures and the ability to work alongside community members

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by fostering positive relationships and providing high-quality education to students in a unique and remote setting.

**_ Please note_**_: _
- _Before commencing, you must possess a current _**_NT Working With Children (OCHRE) card_**_, or the eligibility to obtain one._
- _Current NT Teacher Registration_
- _You must be eligible to work Full-Time in Australia - Unlimited Work Rights_

***About the Benefits****:

- Earn **$85,094 to $122,036 PLUS super** (salary is commensurate to the number of years of experience - determined by previous statements of service)
- Superannuation 11.5%
- Salary packaging up to $15,900
- Free, fully furnished accommodation with utilities up to a certain threshold
- Relocation allowance
- Special teaching allowance
- Return flights with a maximum 3 days of accommodation once a term to Darwin
- Access to new community pool
- Professional development opportunities
- Weekly freight for groceries, covered by the school

Lastly, you will have the unique opportunity to live and learn in a remote Indigenous area, immersing yourself in a culturally rich environment. Join a close-knit group where residents deeply value their connection to the land and traditional ways of life.