Classroom Teacher Northern Territory Government location Katherine & Northern Australia NT. $92,215 – $131,349 per year + 11.5% super.

In the Northern Territory, your passion will meet its purpose. Join us and transform lives and communities through education. The Northern Territory Department of Education and Training is 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 49% 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.

Our teachers are rewarded with an attractive salary commencing from $92,215 - $131,349 (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 supportive leadership team and peer group who will support you to grow and develop your career with the Northern Territory Government.

We are seeking qualified classroom teachers who can 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.

The Northern Territory’s 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. The Territory is a place where teachers can expand their skills fast and be provided with opportunities they would not find elsewhere.

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 through our Classroom Teacher Recruitment Pool. Once you’ve applied, we’ll screen your application and match your preferences to upcoming teaching jobs we have available.