Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Sadadeen Primary School
Job title Literacy Coach Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 13/07/2026
Salary $145,286 Location Alice Springs
Position number 15744 RTF 348937 Closing 09/06/2026
Contact officer Anthea Frossinakis, Principal on 08 8955 2299 or [email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348937
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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
Build teacher capability in high-quality literacy instruction by supporting staff to use data, evidence and current research to
reflect on and refine their pedagogical practice. Working collaboratively with the Leadership Team, the role will lead and
coach teachers in the development and implementation of quality literacy curriculum, assessment processes and
whole-school, evidence-based approaches. In addition, the role will design professional learning, undertake an appropriate
teaching load, and build the deep knowledge base required to strengthen literacy teaching and learning across the school.
Context statement
Sadadeen Primary School is a dynamic independent public school in the northern suburbs of Alice Springs, serving
approximately 120 students from Preschool to Year 6. With 90% of students identifying as Aboriginal and 43% presenting
with an additional need or disability indicator, the school operates within a richly diverse and highly complex educational
environment. Working in close partnership with families, allied health professionals and local agencies, the school is
committed to delivering inclusive, culturally responsive and evidence-based learning programs, with a strong focus on
wellbeing and explicit teaching that ensures every learner can thrive.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide support for teachers, with a focus on building capability to use data and current research to reflect on and refine
Literacy pedagogical practice and teaching.
2. In collaboration with the Leadership Team provide leadership and coaching to teachers in the development and
implementation of quality literacy curriculum and assessment procedures.
3. Lead the development of the deep knowledge base required to build teacher capability including the design and
development of professional learning activities.
4. Undertake an appropriate teaching load.
5. Lead, coordinate and facilitate the implementation of systemic requirements and support whole school evidence-based
approaches to Literacy teaching and learning.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated proven ability to work collaboratively, facilitate professional learning and lead professional learning teams
to achieve high quality educational outcomes for students through coaching and modelling.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum and an understanding of contemporary educational research relating to school
improvement and developments in primary teaching, learning, assessment, and intervention.
3. Highly developed interpersonal skills in building and maintaining effective professional relationships and networks.
4. Ability to interact collaboratively and effectively with people from diverse cultures to build and maintain effective
relationships and networks in cross cultural contexts.
Desirable
1. Qualification or experience in coaching and/or mentoring.
Further information
Registration with the NT Teacher Registration Board and a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or
the ability to obtain.
