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Are you an inspiring and adaptable primary teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a unique and culturally rich setting? A small community school on South Goulburn Island, located off the coast of Arnhem Land, is seeking a passionate educator to join their team in the Year 3-6 class. Situated on the land of the Mawng people, the school has approximately 50 students attending, with 17 in the class. The school is introducing an exciting new cultural program that includes language, singing, dancing, art, and cultural trips and camps, alongside established literacy and numeracy programs such as Read Write Inc for phonics and Learning Through Doing for numeracy. You will teach alongside local teachers, with the most senior local educator—who has been with the school for 24 years—leading cultural inductions for all new staff.
 
South Goulburn Island offers a truly unique living and teaching experience. The island’s peaceful atmosphere provides a perfect setting for immersion in Yolngu and Mawng traditions, including art, storytelling, and cultural activities, when invited. The area is rich in natural beauty, with pristine beaches, diverse wildlife, and exceptional fishing spots! Although there’s no swimming in the ocean due to crocs, you can go for a dip in rock pools, try crabbing, or head out hunting with the locals. Languages spoken on the island include Mawng, Kunbarlang, Kunwinjku, Djambarrpuyngu, and Galpu, in addition to Australian English.  It is essential to respect local customs and protocols.
 
On the island, there’s a fully staffed health clinic with a visiting GP, a community store, a police station, childcare, and an art centre. Flights are available Monday to Friday, connecting the island to the mainland. This role provides a rare opportunity to connect deeply with Indigenous culture while living in one of the most stunning and remote locations in Australia.
 
This position is full-time for 2025, with a strong possibility of permanency after your first year. There are likely positions for a partner at the school, or in community.
 
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.

The Perks!
The school will provide the following benefits:

• Salary between $92,215 - $131,349 (plus super).
• Annual remote allowances of $9,894 paid pro-rata fortnightly with salary. $11,836 with dependents.
• Private accommodation in a three-bedroom high house that is fully fenced and pet friendly.
• Fully subsidised accommodation, electricity and water
• Uplift at the beginning of your contract, including personal belongings and a vehicle via barge. The department will organise a charter flight to bring pets to the island. Flights available from Auckland.
• 3 Fares Out of Isolated Locations (FOILs) per year to Darwin.

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).
• First aid certification (6 month+ contracts).

What You Need to Succeed!
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.
• Regularly assess students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes.
• Maintain student records and samples of work and report on student performance to students, parents, the department and other stakeholders as required.
• 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
• Commitment to maintain current and relevant professional learning and meet Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

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 hearing from you!
 
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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