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A small, safe, community-focused school on an island in Arnhem Land is seeking a dedicated primary teacher to join its team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality education with a strong emphasis on relationship-building, cultural awareness, and re-establishing core programs.
 
The school caters for children from birth to Year 12, with a Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program for 0-4-year-olds and a combined primary and secondary school. As the Transition (Prep)-Year 2 teacher, you will work alongside committed Assistant Teachers, local staff, and school leadership to create a safe, engaging, and culturally responsive learning environment. The class has  13 students on the roll.
 
Living on the island offers a unique and rewarding experience in a close-knit Arnhem Land community. Life is deeply connected to the outdoors, with the sea, bush, and sky forming the backdrop to daily life. Outside of school, teachers can enjoy fishing, camping and exploring the island's natural beauty - ensuring you gain necessary cultural permissions. Life here is community-focused, and opportunities to engage in local culture and language are encouraged. The community is dry (no alcohol), and the pace of life is slower, giving you time to connect with students, community, colleagues, and the stunning environment around you. The warm climate is perfect for gardening, and the beaches, tidal flats, and mangroves change with the seasons.
 
The island has essential services including a small community shop with basic groceries, meat, fruit, vegetables, and dairy, a clinic staffed by nurses with a visiting doctor once a week, Telstra mobile coverage within the community, a fuel station, and a local council office. Regular weekday flights from Darwin to the island's small airstrip take around 50 minutes. Freight and larger items arrive via weekly barge.
 
This is a full-time position for the remainder of the year, with the possibility of a 12-month+ contract from 2026. Opportunities for partners may be available in roles such as cleaner, grounds person, or kitchen assistant on a casual basis.
 
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.
• Fully subsidised accommodation
• Fully subsidised electricity
• Uplift at beginning of contract
• If you are appointed for under six months, you may receive assistance with some expenses including airfares and luggage.

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 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? Apply via our website www.footprintplacements.com.au or email your resume to hello@footprintplacements.com.au. We look 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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