Education Officer Middle Years Literacy

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At Catholic Education Northern Territory, we're more than a network of schools. We're a community inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, committed to educational excellence, equity, and nurturing.

The Company:

CENT operates 18 Catholic schools across the Northern Territory — from Early Learning to Secondary — including five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre, and five remote schools. Our schools are places of learning, connection, and growth, guided by the values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion, and Love.

The Position:

The Education Officer: Middle Years Literacy & Curriculum plays a key role in supporting Catholic Education NT's mission to improve student learning through high-quality literacy and curriculum practices. This position provides multi-tiered support for schools in the development and implementation of whole-school literacy approaches, quality differentiated instruction, and effective screening, monitoring and intervention strategies for students. Working as part of the Teaching and Learning Team, the Education Officer will provide leadership, guidance, and professional learning to build teacher and school capacity across CENT's Remote Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools, as well as regional and urban schools.

This position reports to the Leader Teaching and Learning, and works alongside the Teaching and Learning Team.

This position is full-time permanent commencing 12 January 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

As Education Officer:  Middle Years Literacy & Curriculum, you will;

• Assist school leadership teams, teachers, and support staff to use data to develop targets, actions, and measures that improve literacy outcomes for Years 5–9.
• Build teachers' capacity to deliver effective, data-informed, and engaging literacy teaching (reading and writing) across learning areas.
• Facilitate Tier 1 instructional support through asynchronous learning, team teaching, collaborative planning, and professional learning opportunities.
• Provide professional development and support to teachers and classroom assistants to embed evidence-based, culturally responsive literacy strategies aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
• Support schools in general curriculum planning, programming, teaching, assessment, and reporting practices to strengthen student outcomes.
• Contribute to CENT initiatives, projects, and networks related to teaching, learning, and professional growth.

Full details are outlined in the position description within the Application Package.

About you:

We are looking for an Education Officer who:

• Is committed to supporting the culture and Catholic ethos of CENT.
• Holds postgraduate qualifications in education and eligibility for teacher registration in the Northern Territory.
• Demonstrates excellence in literacy teaching, curriculum planning, programming, and pedagogy, with evidence of improved learner outcomes.
• Has experience using data to inform literacy strategies and improvement planning.
• Is skilled in developing and delivering professional learning for teachers of middle years learners.
• Shows strong organisational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, and thrives working collaboratively in leadership and support roles.
• Is willing to travel to Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools (including travel by small aircraft and on remote roads).

Desirable:

• Understanding of culturally responsive practices and the diverse contexts of the Northern Territory.
• Active membership in relevant professional associations or networks.

This position will involve working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with legislation.

Why work for Catholic Education NT?

• Competitive Salary $142,659 + super
• Salary Sacrifice options up to $15,000
• Relocation Assistance up to $2,500
• Excellent Work Life Balance – Working hours are from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• 5 weeks Annual Leave and other leave entitlements (Personal/ Carers Leave, Parental Leave, Family Leave, Ceremonial Leave etc..)
• Yearly Funded Professional Development
• Discounted tuition for children attending Catholic schools
• Free onsite Parking
• Mobile Phone Allowance and Laptop provided

How to Apply

Click the link below to download the application package.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter, addressing the essential criteria in the Position Description.

For external applicants:

For CENT employees:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 31 October 2025

The Catholic Education Office reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date.

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