Position Description

Job Title Early Years Classroom
Teacher (Transition)

Commencement ASAP

Classification Teachers Level CT1 to CT9 DOE

Salary $97,143 to $138,369
Per annum

Job Type Permanent, Full Time

Website www.essington.nt.edu.au Location Darwin, Northern Territory

Contact Tania Johnson [email protected]

Context Statement

The Essington School (Essington) was established in 1989 and offers high quality childcare, Pre-school, Early
Childhood, Junior and Senior School programs. The School is parent-led, non-denominational and co-
educational with a reputation for innovation and high-quality learning outcomes at a national and international
level.

Essington is committed to delivering a world class education built on a foundation of high standards and
respectful relationships. We foster a culture of excellence, underpinned by our School Values and a focus on
achievement and wellbeing. In partnership with our community, we provide a comprehensive pathway from
Pre-school to Year 12, ensuring our young people have every opportunity to reach their potential and engage
positively in the world beyond.

Position Objective

Classroom Teachers are committed professionals who contribute to a caring and supportive
community and remain focused on meeting the needs of the School’s students and families.
Teachers nurture positive and productive relationships within the wider community and actively
participate in the skilled learning community. They strive to develop a culture of excellence
and are dedicated to the holistic education of the students in their care. In their daily practice,
teachers continually refine and improve their teaching methods and professional knowledge,
ensuring they deliver high-quality, evidence-based learning experiences for all students.

Position activities

Effective Teaching

- Engender in students a love of learning

- Establish an affirming learning environment which fosters the development of initiative,

independence and intellect
- Maintain a teaching focus on excellence in student learning outcomes

- Cater for differing student learning styles and stages of development

- Integrate technology into classroom teaching practice as appropriate

- Develop in students the ability to think creatively and critically and the skills of life-long learning

- Effectively manage classroom time, lesson planning and assessment schedules

- Meet the needs of our current learners

- Ensure that the classroom models purposeful learning for all students

- Seek out and using a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to student’s individual learning

needs
- Employ effective classroom management strategies

- Remain informed by contemporary research

- Undertake ongoing critical reflection on practice and programs with the aim for continual growth

and improvement
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics (Early Years specific)

Curriculum Design and Program Development

- Contribute to collaborative planning and decision making within the subject department

- Develop appropriate teaching material and assessment items

- Meet record keeping, reporting and student profiling expectations and deadlines

- Prepare work programs and units of work as required

- Establish practices of regular review of programs and resources





- Appropriately care for and maintain School resources

- Attend School functions as appropriate

- Attend staff meetings as required

- Report regularly on academic, cultural, sporting and personal development to students, parents

and guardians
- Respond promptly to parent or student concerns

- Support the School co-curricular activities, House competitions, and service, sporting and cultural

programs, as appropriate
- Participate in co-curricular activities including camps, excursions and retreats as required

- Participate in the development, implementation and regular review of the School pastoral care

program
- Participate in the School Professional Review and Development Program as required

- Actively contribute to the professional learning community through reflection, research and

scholarship
- Facilitate student learning and personal development by establishing clear and consistent

expectations and routines
- Attend to other matters appropriate to the position, consistent with the skills of the incumbent as

directed by the Principal

Skills, Competencies, Values and Attributes

Essential

- A university degree in the relevant faculty discipline or equivalent with associated qualifications in

Education
- Northern Territory Teacher Registration (TRB)

- Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) ‘Ochre Card’ - employment is conditional on compliance

with the Care and Protection of Children Act (NT) 2007, as amended, and the accompanying
regulations

- National Police Clearance, maintained for the duration of employment.

- Ability to teach the assigned faculty subjects

- Supplementary knowledge Australian Curriculum and Australian Professional Standards for

Teachers

- High-level literacy and numeracy skills

- High-level collaboration, organisational and time management skills, with attention to

documentation and compliance requirements
- Positive promote the School both within the School community and in the wider community

- Promote positive home/School partnerships which support student learning and development

- Engender in students’ pride in and commitment to the School

- Demonstrate the School community’s values in all relationships and interactions with students

- Develop mentoring relationships with students

- Model appropriate conflict resolution and negotiation skills to staff and students

- Maintain and continuously improve subject discipline knowledge, skills and pedagogy

- Maintain and enhance a deep understanding of how students develop and learn

- Demonstrate a willingness to initiate and innovate in teaching and learning practice

- Maintain and enhance technological competence as appropriate to subject areas and duties

- Engage regularly with professional networks and associations

- Actively contribute to collegial activities with peers

- Competence in the use of digital tools to support teaching, learning, and communication





- Capacity to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture

- Actively contribute to collegial activities with peers

Desirable

- An ability to integrate and utilise ICT effectively within the classroom

Accountabilities

Code of Conduct

- Ensure strict adherence to Staff and Student Appropriate Conduct

- Present and conduct self in a manner consistent with the School ethos and policies

- Be alert to and immediately challenging instances of harassment, prejudice and inequity

- Be alert to and acting upon instances endangering student safety

- Be punctual and diligent in playground and other supervisory duties

- Encourage students to meet expectations for appropriate behaviour

- Be courteous, firm, consistent and fair in dealings with students

- Challenge inappropriate behaviour and discipline students as appropriate

- Respond appropriately to breaches of the School’s behaviour management and uniform policies

- Serve as a good ambassador of the School including strict adherence to staff dress code

Confidentiality

- Maintain professional confidentiality concerning information regarding staff and/or students and

their families

Duty of Care

- Be responsible for providing a duty of care and normal learning workplace for students at all

times

Compliance

- Be informed of Work Health and Safety Legislation and associated requirements

- Follow safe working procedures developed for the School

- Report any hazards identified throughout the School to the WHS Representative

- Ensure all documentation is prepared and presented in accordance with the School’s Style Guide

Reporting

- Under the direction of the Principal, in accordance with the Australian Professional Standards for

Teachers
- However, in relation to this role, for practical purposes these functions are delegated to the Head

of School (your supervisor)
- For day-to-day operational matters, the position will be responsive to the directions of the Co-

ordinators and Heads of Faculty who are designated supervisors for this position

Appointment Conditions

- This role is a full-time position and will require attendance on School business at a variety of

locations at any time of the day or week, teaching responsibilities may apply
- You must work within School hours (business hours) and acknowledge that working outside of these

hours is part of your role and has been taken into consideration when setting the remuneration
package

- Your performance and remuneration package will be reviewed at three months and again at six

months following commencement. These reviews may or may not result in a salary adjustment, at
the discretion of the Business Manager.

- Superannuation Guarantee contributions at the current rate of 12% will be paid by the School in

addition to salary.

The Essington School offers employment benefits, including reduced tuition fees for family members and
increased stand-down periods.

This job description is intended as a framework for performance review conducted by the Head of Junior
School who reserves the right to amend roles, responsibilities, and requirements as necessary to meet the
operational needs of the School.

Applications must include a detailed resume and a one-page summary addressing your suitability to the
position.

📌 EARLY YEARS CLASSROOM TEACHER (TRANSITION) (Northern Territory)
🏢 The Essington School
📍 Northern Territory