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Are you a passionate and engaging primary teacher eager to teach in a remote community with a well-established bilingual program? Do you have the knowledge to design and deliver a learning program that supports the diverse needs, characteristics, and learning styles of students?
 
Located near the breathtaking Tjoritja/MacDonnell Ranges, less than 2.5 hours from Alice Springs, this school is a pioneer of Two-Way education, celebrating its 50th anniversary. In 1973, it was one of five schools in the Northern Territory to pilot a bilingual education program, with instruction in both Pitjantjatjara and English—a practice that has continued through to this present day. Culture and language are taught together, in an approach known as Two-Way or Both Ways education. The community remains deeply committed to the school’s bilingual program. The school also partners with CSIRO’s Science Pathways for Indigenous Communities STEM Education Project, where Two-Way Science integrates Aboriginal ecological knowledge through outdoor and classroom activities.
 
The school has around 30 students, with approximately 10-15 in the lower primary class. As the Transition (Foundation) to Year 3 teacher, you will team-teach alongside local educators, supporting bilingual education through Learning on Country and Two-Way Science. Programs include Learning Through Doing for Mathematics, Read Write Inc. for reading, and Walking Talking Text for oral language.
 
The community, home to around 250 residents, is nestled in a valley at the western end of the MacDonnell Ranges, surrounded by gorges, creek beds, and abundant flora and fauna, including a notable donkey population! Highlights of the nearby Mereenie Loop include Glen Helen Gorge, perfect for swimming and picnicking; Ormiston Gorge, popular for hiking and photography; and Ormiston Pound Walk, a half-day trek through dramatic landscapes. Other nearby attractions include Ellery Creek Big Hole, ideal for swimming, and Standley Chasm, where scenic walking trails are illuminated at midday. Less than two hours away, Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park offers an awe-inspiring rim walk.
 
The community is equipped with a general store, swimming pool, community hall, football oval, basketball courts, childcare, a full-time clinic, and home care services.
 
Responsibilities include,

• Planning, preparing and explicitly delivering 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.
• Supporting students through interaction in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning environments and effective behaviour management practices.
• Providing for the physical, social, cultural and emotional well-being and safety of students whilst at school.
• Regularly assessing students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes.
• Maintaining student records and samples of work and report on student performance to students, parents, the department and other stakeholders as required.
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate interpersonal relationships between the school, parents and community.

 
Positions are full-time for 2025, with a possibility of extending. There may be opportunities for partners including grounds, maintenance and repair work.
 
Benefits
The school will provide the following benefits:

• Salary between $92,215 - $131,349 plus super.
• Annual remote allowances of $6,415, paid pro-rata fortnightly with salary. $7,651 with dependents.
• Fully subsidised private three bedroom furnished house (pet friendly)
• Fully subsidised electricity
• Remote retention payment of $1,000 after 40 weeks continual employment
• Uplift at the beginning of your contract
• Pets are considered

All incentives to be finalised with employer.
 
Footprint Placements will provide benefits to assist you in your transition to remote life, including:

• Trauma Responsive Practice in Education course with the Australian Childhood Foundation.
• Cultural Competency course with Stronger Smarter Institute (one term+ contracts).
• Mental health first aid certification (6 month+ contracts) 

Requirements
Registered (or ability to) with TRBNT and a NT Working With Children check (ochre card) in addition to,

• Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent.
• 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.
• Knowledge of and the ability to implement effective and inclusive teaching and learning processes, including the use of learning technology and assessment.
• Ability to differentiate for a variety of needs.
• Ability to communicate and relate effectively with students, staff and families through appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to establishing and maintaining a supportive learning environment.
• 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.
• Commitment to maintain current and relevant professional learning and meet Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to build relationships and listen to the needs of the students, school and community.

Desirable

• Early Childhood qualification

How to Apply!
Interested? We would love you to provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if you possess) and apply via our website, www.footprintplacements.com.au. Do you have a question? Email hello@footprintplacements.com.au.
 
Looking forward to receiving your resume!
 
 
Candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.

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