Overview
Relief Primary Teacher for a strong bicultural, bilingual school in Arnhem Land, NT. Are you a passionate and adaptable teacher ready now to head to Arnhem Land in a relief capacity? Join a welcoming school community who would invite a teacher to come and immerse themselves.
The school is located in east Arnhem Land, in a homeland-town of around 100 people. The community is a rich, vibrant home of thoughtful Yolŋu determined to remain on their ancestral estates. Rich in tradition, knowledge, and deeply connected to country, this town offers an immersive and enriching experience for teachers seeking to engage meaningfully with Yolŋu students and their families.
This remote, community-led school holds a vision for "independent lives of dignity on ancestral estates." The school values education, cultural integrity, social justice, and reconciliation, woven into daily life. It operates as part of a broader social enterprise that empowers local families and Elders to govern their own educational and vocational programs.
Programs center on multi-generational learning, adding depth to students\' self-awareness through learning on and about their ancestral estates; valuing kinship and ancestry; promoting academic achievement through literacy and numeracy; with students encouraged to develop strong aspirations, confidence and pride in their identity. Teachers in both Primary and Secondary classes work as members of teaching teams with approximately 20 students across classes. Each teaching team consists of a registered teacher and two Yolŋu Team Teachers. All students speak Djambarrpuyŋu as a first language and are learning to speak English as an additional language.
You will be a primary-trained teacher with strong initial literacy and numeracy teaching skills, who can deliver contextualised, purposeful learning experiences aligned with the overarching "Big Idea" each semester. Walking Talking Text is the literacy pedagogy used at the school. There are no off-the-shelf programs; educators have the flexibility to create meaningful, relevant learning in collaboration with Elders and community members. A contextualised bilingual approach is essential, and a deep respect for Yolŋnu protocols and knowledge systems is fundamental to success in this role.
Engagement is at the heart of everything the school does, seeking deep involvement across all aspects of its operation. The school empowers Yolŋu students to stay deeply connected to their history, practices and values while building the skills and confidence to engage positively and productively with the wider world.
Responsibilities
* Developing and maintaining positive and harmonious teaching team relationships.
* Implementing the College Curriculum Policy and ensuring continuity of the established class routines and pedagogies.
* Planning, preparing and delivering purposeful and effective teaching and learning programs consistent with best practice EAL/D, bilingual and numeracy pedagogies.
* Co-planning and co-developing teaching and learning programs with Yolŋu Team Teachers and Elders to ensure relevance to the Mäpuru context.
* Enriching the learning program through a range of relevant activities including song, music, the arts, ranger activities, enterprise education and sports.
* Applying strong literacy teaching to support Yolŋu Team Teachers in implementing Djambarrpuyŋu literacy and culture programs; teaching English literacy and numeracy alongside integration of the Australian Curriculum.
* Providing for the well-being and safety of students across diverse learning environments.
* Regularly assessing students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for feedback and reporting purposes.
* Maintaining student records and portfolios and reporting on performance to students, parents, and stakeholders as required.
* Supporting Yolŋu Team Teachers to develop stronger literacy and numeracy skills.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Bachelor\'s degree in Primary education or equivalent; registered (or ability to) with TRB NT; NT Working With Children check; current national police check.
* Current manual driver\'s licence.
* Ability to collaboratively plan, prepare, deliver and assess teaching and learning programs for diverse learners; experience with bilingual, EAL/D and numeracy education.
* Knowledge of inclusive teaching and learning processes, including using learning technologies and assessment.
* Ability to differentiate for a variety of learning needs and levels.
* Ability to work flexibly, collaboratively and communicate effectively with school staff, parents and community members to build productive partnerships.
* Deep respect for cultural diversity and adherence to the school\'s Cultural Safety Guidelines.
* Ability to work with Yolŋu Team Teachers and Elders.
* Strong organisational and administrative skills.
* Desirable: Early Years qualification.
Benefits
* Salary between $96,180 - $136,997 plus super.
* Fully subsidised private two or three bedroom furnished house (not pet friendly) with internet, utilities and phone; ability to host relief staff.
* Annual remote allowances and additional allowances for dependents; travel and relocation support.
* Remote Retention Payment schedule; study leave options after four years.
* Recognition of teacher excellence allowances; study leave points with contract.
* Support with Yolŋu Languages and Culture study at Charles Darwin University.
* Footprint Placements benefits to assist transition to remote life (as provided by employer).
How to Apply
Interested? Provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if available) and apply via the website: www.footprintplacements.com.au. For questions, email *****@footprintplacements.com.au.
Candidates must be Australian citizen or permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.
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