_{06th January, 2025}

Located on Central Arrernte land, approximately 2.5 hours from Alice Springs, a remote school is excited to welcome a secondary teacher for 2025! With around 41 students at the school, the class is very small consisting of several students who are disengaged from school. The school integrates Read Write Inc. (RWI) into its literacy program and employs the Learning Through Doing approach to make mathematics engaging and practical. The curriculum has already been planned in conjunction with Alice Springs School of the Air, with the focus on generalist subjects including English, Math, Science/Design Technology, HASS and Health & PE. Many students are at a Grade three literacy level. As the students rarely attend school, you will have the opportunity to provide relief to primary teachers when there are no students. There are two trips planned in 2025  for the class to head to Darwin and Geelong.
 
With smaller class sizes, you’ll build strong connections with students, tailoring lessons to their individual needs and fostering their growth. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with local Anangu educators to incorporate their knowledge and perspectives into the curriculum through On Country learning experiences.
 
Living in a remote community requires adaptability, flexibility and resilience but offers personal growth, professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. The town has a small population of 130 and is supported by essential services, including a medical clinic, general store, Australia Post services, an airstrip, night patrol, and aged care facilities. Weekends provide the perfect opportunity to explore the region's stunning natural beauty, with activities like camping, bushwalking, and embracing the tranquillity of the outback.
 
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 position is full-time for 2025, with a possibility of extending. Primary and secondary teachers are welcome to apply. There is also a primary position available. There are opportunities for partners including grounds, maintenance, cleaning and education assistant employment. There is also a secondary position available.
 
Benefits
The school will provide the following benefits:

• Wages between $92,215 - $131,349 plus super.
• Annual remote allowances of $6,415, paid pro-rata fortnightly with salary. $7,651with dependents.
• Fully subsidised private accommodation in a two or three-bedroom house
• Fully subsidised electricity
• Uplift at the beginning of your contract from within Australia only.
• 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).
• 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 and or Early Childhood Education
• 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

• Previous remote experience

I want to apply!
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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