Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Katherine High School
Job title Classroom Teacher Designation Classroom Teacher
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $96,180 - $136,997 Location Katherine
Position number 35480 RTF Closing 08/03/2026
Contact officer Brooke Brenner at
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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 teacher and member of the school community, develop, deliver, and evaluate learning programs and monitor student
achievement to address individual learning needs and contribute to the achievement of the school's goals. Liaise and coordinate
activities for your teaching area within the school and wider community.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Plan, prepare and explicitly deliver quality and effective teaching and learning programs which are consistent with the
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and relevant curriculum policies, work programs and educational trends.
2. Support students through interaction in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning
environments and effective behaviour management practices.
3. Provide for the physical, social, cultural and emotional well- being and safety of students whilst at school.
1. Regularly assess students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes.
2. Maintain student records and samples of work and report on student performance to students, parents, the department
and other stakeholders as required.
6. Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships between the school, parents and community.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Ability to collaboratively plan, prepare and deliver teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse characteristics, needs
and learning styles of students; which are consistent with relevant curriculum policies, work programs and education trends.
2. Knowledge of and the ability to implement effective and inclusive teaching and learning processes, including the use of learning
technology and assessment, to establish a differentiated learning environment in which students are encouraged to work
towards attainment of their potential.
1. Ability to communicate and relate effectively with students through appropriate interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to establishing and maintaining a
supportive learning environment.
5. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with school staff, parents and members of the local school
community in order to establish and develop productive partnerships, in an intercultural environment to achieve optimal
educational outcomes.
1. Commitment to maintain current and relevant professional learning and meet the Australian Professional Standards for
Teachers.
Further information
1. All applicants 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.
1. All applicants completing initial teacher education (ITE) courses after 1 July 2016 are also required to provide proof of successful
completion of the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for ITE students.