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Are you looking for a school with a strong cultural focus that works with the community? Are you eager to join an inclusive team that prioritises staff wellbeing?
 
Located on Warlpiri land in the Tanami Desert, a vibrant bilingual school is currently seeking a teacher with a linguistic background. Located four hours from Alice Springs, this school is well supported by the local community and has high student engagement. The bilingual program emphasises Two-Way learning, covering both the Australian Curriculum and the Warlpiri theme cycle. Utilising trauma-informed practices and striving towards the Berry Street Educational Model and Restorative Practices, the school offers programs such as RWI, Learning Through Doing Mathematics, and Social Emotional Learning. The school has approximately 30 students attending daily with usually 12 students attending each class.
 
As a Senior Teacher, you will lead the Bilingual Education program at the school, focusing on implementing a formal bilingual curriculum in Warlpiri and English, aligned with NT policies and the Warlpiri theme cycle. You will work across Transition to Year 7, supporting teachers and assistant teachers in delivering inclusive and culturally responsive programs. Your role involves collaborating with staff, community members, and regional officers to develop curriculum materials and program guidelines, supervising Warlpiri literacy workers in creating resources alongside Elders and linguists, and leading professional development for staff to build effective teaching teams. You will support Warlpiri staff in delivering the language and culture program, participating in regular workshops such as the Warlpiri Triangle and Jinta Jarrimi. Additionally, you will consult with parents and community groups to foster support for the program, work with the principal to establish data-driven targets for evaluating progress in key areas, and develop or enhance your knowledge of Warlpiri to further support the bilingual initiative.
 
With strong partnerships with local organisations such as PAW media, Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary Rangers, Bachelor Learning Institute, and World Vision, the school actively promotes On-Country learning and community involvement, integrating cultural elements into its curriculum. Joining a positive, inclusive team, you'll experience a supportive environment focused on staff wellbeing and student success. New teachers to remote positions need not hesitate to apply, as comprehensive cultural induction and ongoing support will help to provide a smooth transition into the role.
 
The community has outback stores, health clinic, learning centre, Employment and Community Development Centre and council offices.
 
Responsibilities include,

• Provide educational leadership and support to school staff relating to effective teaching practice, systematic curriculum delivery and student assessment and reporting
• Support the delivery of the school's Warlpiri and English language programs in classrooms by working closely with the school staff and community and regional officers to develop curriculum materials and program implementation guidelines.
• Supervise the work of the Warlpiri literacy workers (BORU) to develop resources for the program in collaboration with Elders, school staff and the Warlpiri linguist.
• Work with the principal and other staff to lead professional development for all staff developing effective teaching teams required for the implementation of the bilingual program.
• Support the professional development and learning of Warlpiri staff at the school who deliver the language and culture program. This involves travel each term to workshops with other Warlpiri schools, known as Warlpiri Triangle and Jinta Jarrimi.
• Establish and maintain effective consultation and liaison with parent and community groups to ensure widespread community support for, understanding of and involvement in the school and its programs.
• In conjunction with the principal, develop baseline data and school targets for reporting against improvements in Indigenous language (Warlpiri), English as an additional language, Mathematics and other curriculum outcomes to the school community and the system and as a basis for program evaluation and development.
• Learn to speak or continue to develop knowledge and understanding of Warlpiri, the Indigenous language used in the bilingual program.
• Provide support to the principal and undertake duties as required. 

Position is full-time for semester 1 2025, with a six-month rollover. Shorter term placements will be considered.
 
The Perks!
The school will provide the following benefits:

• Wages between $141,801
• Annual remote allowances of $9,894, paid pro-rata fortnightly with salary. $11,836 with dependents.
• Fully subsidised private accommodation
• Fully subsidised electricity
• Uplift at the beginning of your contract
• Pet friendly accommodation
• Possibility of employment for a partner

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.
• Demonstrated successful relevant primary teaching experience including effective delivery and understanding of language and literacy pedagogy in bilingual multilingual contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in curriculum Implementation across the school.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a cross-cultural team in an isolated setting in the provision of educational programs that meet the needs of a wide range of students including the use of first language to support teaching and learning across the curriculum including English as an Additional Language.
• Demonstrated high-level communication, organisation and management skills.

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications in Teaching English to Speakers of Other language (TESOL)/English as a Second language (ESL).
• An understanding of working in a remote Indigenous community.
• Previous experience in school-based curriculum design, development and evaluation.\\
• Understanding and knowledge of the structure of Australian Indigenous Language

I want to Apply!
 
We would love you to provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if you possess), a one-page summary about yourself, a copy of your tertiary qualifications and apply via our website, www.footprintplacements.com.au. Do you have a question? Email hello@footprintplacements.com.au.
 
 
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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