Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Nhulunbuy High School
Job title Senior Teacher – Middle Years Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 14/09/2026
Salary $145,286 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 6932 RTF 352714 Closing 30/07/2026
Contact officer Carlee Colville on 08 8987 0844 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352714
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
As part of the school’s leadership team, provide educational leadership and management focusing on continuous school
improvement, and collaborate with others to inspire students and staff in learning.
Context statement
Nhulunbuy High School is a comprehensive and inclusive secondary school and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that
caters for students in years 7 to 12, with a current student population of 324, of whom approximately 36% 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, and 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. Provide educational leadership to address the educational and well-being needs of a diverse group of students, especially
Aboriginal students, through provision of relevant, high quality and culturally appropriate teaching and learning
(underpinned by relationships-based learning and trauma-informed evidence-based practice).
2. As part of the Leadership Team, contribute to the development, implementation and review of programs, procedures and
actions through continuous school improvement processes, using a range of data as evidence to monitor and understand
impact of behavior and teaching on student well-being and learning.
3. Coach teachers and classroom-based support staff for improved performance to ensure the delivery of high quality
educational programs in the Middle Years.
4. Be responsible for the allocation of students, staff and resources to optimize student learning outcomes.
5. Undertake other duties as required by the Principal.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated commitment to the School and Department’s vision and strategic priorities, including knowledge of
relevant policy, frameworks and procedures for current and future directions in secondary education, focused on Middle
Years pedagogy.
2. Proven ability to lead others in the implementation of secondary programs and initiatives to improve student wellbeing
and learning outcomes in the Middle Years
3. Proven high level communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, to support collaborative practice aimed at
improving student achievement and outcomes.
4. Proven ability to lead others and interact effectively with people of diverse cultures to build and maintain effective
relationships with students, staff, parents and community, especially in cross-cultural contexts.
Desirable
1. Post Graduate studies in educational leadership, and professional learning reflecting current pedagogical leadership.
Further information
The successful applicant must be registered with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and have a
current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT or the ability to obtain.
All applicants completing initial teacher education (ITE) courses after 1 July 2016 are required to provide proof of successful
completion of the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for ITE students.
