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 Secondary Designation Senior Teacher 2
English - Literacy and Integrative Learning
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $144,813 Location Alice Springs, Darwin
Position number 37813 RTF Closing 01/12/2025
Contact officer Natalie Banks, Director 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 secondary subjects 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.
3. 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, particularly English, literacy 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 subjects, particularly English, literacy 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.
2. 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.