Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Teaching and Learning Services,
Secondary Years – Curriculum, Pedagogy
and Assessment 7-12
Job title Teaching and Learning Coach Mathematics Designation Senior Teacher 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 03/07/2026
Salary $151,040 Location Alice Springs, Darwin
Position number 19326 RTF Closing 22/01/2026
Contact officer Natalie Banks on or
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
As a member of the Secondary Years branch you will lead, coordinate and implement systemic policy and strategy to improve
student outcomes. This position uses knowledge, skills and understanding of leading curriculum, teaching, learning and
assessment to provide advice, professional learning, capability building and development of resources.
Context statement
Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) provides evidence-based differentiated services and support to preschools and schools
to maximise outcomes for Territory children and young people. Our services encompass quality teaching and learning,
national and systemic assessment, transition to boarding school support and policy coordination. TLS also plays a strategic
role in implementing government priorities, offering expert advice to the Education Minister and the department's senior
executives. We enhance our work by actively engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure best outcomes for all
of our clients.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide support to schools in teaching, learning and assessment to improve learning outcomes and post-school pathways
for secondary students in Northern Territory (NT) schools.
2. Build capacity of school staff through coaching and mentoring to deliver differentiated curriculum that is flexible and
responsive to school contexts. Focusing on Australian Curriculum (AC) and the South Australia Certificate of Education
(SACE)/ Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) relating to senior secondary subject and
integrative learning, Years 7-12.
1. Use data literacy practices to inform and implement professional learning to achieve organisational outcomes.
2. Develop and maintain comprehensive and effective professional networks and collaborative partnerships to achieve
outcomes.
5. As a member of TLS provide accurate and authoritative information to senior executives and contribute to service delivery
through an integrated team approach, optimising organisational performance for Years 7-12 in line with departmental
policies.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A sound knowledge and understanding of the national strategic policy and practice issues associated with the AC, the
NTCET and the SACE or other secondary curriculum, with a focus on teaching secondary subjects and integrative
learning to meet student needs, with an understanding of issues and application at the local level.
1. Recent and relevant leadership of curriculum delivery in secondary mathematics subjects and integrative learning using
the AC, SACE/NTCET or other secondary curriculum, in remote, regional and/or urban contexts.
1. Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring to implement evidence-based, differentiated approaches in school
contexts with a focus on sustainability and continuous improvement.
1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in and across teams in a variety of contexts to achieve
agreed outcomes.
1. Demonstrate high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills including demonstrated cross-cultural
skills, an ability to build and maintain effective networks with a range of stakeholders including those in the corporate
environment and urban and remote school contexts, to maximise organisational performance.
1. Experience in leading and evaluating professional learning for evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning
including pedagogy, curriculum delivery, and quality assessment processes.
1. Demonstrate commitment to own professional growth and development.
Further information
The selected applicant must hold full Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory (TRB),
current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and driver's licence or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.
Office-based conditions apply to this position. This position is required to travel to all areas of NT including travel in light
planes and 4WDs.