Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Darwin High School
Job title Senior Teacher - Year 7-9 Health and Designation Senior Teacher 1
Physical Education
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 13/01/2027
Salary $145,286 Location Darwin
Position number 26993 RTF 348688 Closing 09/06/2026
Contact officer Greg Morgan on 08 8942 5200 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348688
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
The Senior Teacher is the educational leader and manager of the Health and Physical Education faculty through years 7-9
who plans, develops and oversees the implementation of quality teaching and learning programs to cater for the diverse
needs of students within the faculty.
Context statement
Darwin High School is a leading provider of high quality, innovative secondary education, preparing students to be successful,
resilient, creative and respectful global citizens. Students receive a high-quality, consistent secondary education with clear
pathways, strong support and access to a full range of specialist subjects across years 7-12. DHS believes in partnering with
each student, offering the support and challenge necessary for them to reach their full potential. We focus on empowering
students to pursue their chosen pathways, interests, and aspirations through a welcoming, safe, and challenging learning
environment.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake teaching responsibilities and leadership of a team in accordance with school and other relevant policies.
2. Ensure delivery of appropriate Health and Physical Education curriculum and adherence to assessment, recording and
reporting procedures in accordance with school, ACARA board, DET and all other relevant policies.
3. Ensure effective student management procedures in accordance with school and other relevant policies.
4. Allocate students, staff and resources to optimise student learning outcomes for a diverse student cohort in collaboration
with colleagues.
5. Manage staffing, budgeting, WH&S and physical resources in accordance with DET and school policy and procedures.
6. Contribute to the school's Leadership Team in accordance with the school's strategic direction.
7. Lead and manage the student participation in both school and interschool events, coordinating staff, students and
resources and liaising with School Sport NT and other relevant organisations to ensure compliance with documentation
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Significant, effective teaching experience in a middle or secondary school environment.
2. Sound understanding of senior secondary curriculum in Health and Physical Education programs.
3. Ability or capacity to lead a team of secondary school teachers and support staff, while collaborating with school
administration, leadership and relevant bodies to provide high quality Health and Physical Education programs.
4. Ability or capacity to work effectively with colleagues, school administration, students and parents in the areas of student
management, wellbeing and behaviour management practices to maximise student engagement, retention and
achievement.
5. Demonstrated ability to contribute to or lead a team to manage change and improve student outcomes in line with the
school’s strategic direction.
6. Well-developed or developing high-level interpersonal, communication, team building, conflict resolution, administrative
and organisational skills.
Further information
Registration, or ability to register, with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory, A current Working with
Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or ability to gain.
