Job description
Nawarddeken Academy in West Arnhem Land is calling for adventurous educators to join our supportive, bi-cultural learning environment.
We're an award-winning school that combines current best educational & leadership practices with First Nations cultural knowledge, creating an engaging and relevant classroom and bush learning experience that is truly one-of-a-kind.
Teaching couples are encouraged to apply, and we'd also love to hear from teachers whose partners are interested in working in a non-teaching role.
We offer a range of opportunities across our communities, making this an exciting option for couples looking for a shared adventure.
As part of your application, we would appreciate if you could outline your strengths and experience in the following areas:
Commitment to authentic bi-cultural education
Experience as an EAL/D educator who has developed students' literacy and numeracy skills using explicit teaching practices.
Experience in learning from and working collaboratively in teaching teams with First Nations teachers in multi-age classrooms.
Opportunities where you've shown initiative and delivered purposeful learning alongside creative problem solving.
Experience teaching in remote communities / homelands.
Other requirements:
Eligible teacher qualification and NT registration (TRBNT)
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights.
Sponsorship is unavailable.




Apply for a NT Ochre Card (Working with Children Check) before you start
Hold a full, manual drivers licence
Benefits:
Remote living allowance of $10,300 per annum
Generous tax incentives through not-for-profit salary packaging at $18,400p.a.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support staff wellbeing
Free wellbeing vehicle hire in community
Adaptable working arrangements (depending on position and contract), including mid-term breaks for remote teaching staff
Free transport in & out of community for the beginning and end of each term
Professional Development, formal and informal
Cultural Induction and support studying Kunwinjku language through Bininj Kunwok Regional Language Centre
Fully furnished & equipped private balabala with free rent, bills & internet
Paid study leave after four years service
Application Process:
To submit your application, please click '
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by the closing date.
Please include a cover letter with your application.
We'd love to hear more about you—your background, what draws you to this role, and why you're interested in joining our team.
Your cover letter helps us understand your passion for teaching and how you see yourself contributing to our school community.
Applications will close when the positions have been filled, early applications encouraged.
A position description is attached.

📌 Classroom Teachers - Multi-Age - West Arnhem Land (Darwin)
🏢 Nawarddeken Academy
📍 Darwin