Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Northern Territory Music School
Job title Music Teacher Designation Classroom Teacher
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 27/01/2026
Salary $92,215 - $131,349 Location Alice Springs
Position number 47634 RTF Closing 10/09/2025
Contact officer Bill Grose, Principal NT Music School 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 teacher and member of the school community, develop, deliver and evaluate learning and monitor children's
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.
Context statement
NT Music School provides instrumental, ensemble and choral tuition, music education services and support, and events and
programs to NT government schools, at all stages of learning from Foundation to Year 12. Key activities include multi-school
concert band, guitar-ensemble and choral programs. A current area of priority is concert band (brass, woodwind). This
position is based in Alice Springs. Local travel using own vehicle is required (kilometre allowance payable).
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.
4. Regularly assess students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes.
5. 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. Tertiary qualifications in music and education, or music education, and/or demonstrated music teaching skills to a
comparable level.
2. Ability to 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.
3. 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 challenging learning environment in which students are encouraged
to work towards attainment of their potential.
1. Ability to communicate 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.
6. 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
The Successful applicant must be registered with the Teachers Registration Board of the Northern Territory and hold a
current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT and NT Drivers License before commencing.