Classroom Teacher

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Nhulunbuy High School

Job title Classroom Teacher Designation Classroom Teacher

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 27/01/2026 to 22/01/2027

Salary $92,215 - $131,349 Location Nhulunbuy

Position number 32024 RTF Closing 20/11/2025

Contact officer Kate McNeill on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

As a teacher and member of the school community, develop, deliver and evaluate learning programs and monitor student achievement to

address individual learning needs and contribute to the achievement of the school's goals. Liaise and coordinate activities for your teaching

area within the school and wider community.

Context statement

Nhulunbuy High School is a comprehensive and inclusive secondary school with a current student population of 300 students, of whom

approximately 40% are indigenous. The school includes a special education annexe, a maritime training facility and a 40-bed boarding

facility for indigenous students from remote communities across Arnhem Land, with the Clontarf and Stars programs for support. Through

the Australian Curriculum, we provide pathways for students to achieve the NTCET, including an ATAR for university, or further training

and employment through a VET qualification. The school has approximately 60 employees which includes teachers, administration and

support staff.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. 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.

2. Support students through interaction in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning environments

and effective behaviour management practices.

3. Provide for the physical, social, cultural and emotional well-being and safety of students whilst at school.

1. Regularly assess students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes.
2. Maintain student records and samples of work and report on student performance to students, parents, the department and other

stakeholders as required.

6. Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships between the school, parents and community.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. Ability to communicate effectively with students through appropriate interpersonal skills and building effective learning relationships.

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

learning environment.

5. 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.

6. Commitment to maintain current and relevant registrations, professional learning and meet the Australian Professional Standards for

Teachers.

Desirable

1. Ability to teach multiple subjects and work with students and community members from diverse backgrounds.

Further information

All applicants must be registered with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and hold a current Working with Children

Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT. All applicants completing initial teacher education (ITE) courses from Australian Universities after 1

July 2016 are required to provide proof of successful completion of the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for ITE students.