Two-Year Fixed Term Leadership Appointment

Are you an experienced and passionate Languages educator with a commitment to teaching excellence, curriculum innovation and educational leadership?

Positive Shepherd Lutheran College invites applications from suitably qualified teachers interested in the leadership opportunity of Languages Learning Area Coordinator (Years 6-12).

This Position of Additional Responsibility (PAR) provides an opportunity to lead the strategic direction of Languages learning, support high-quality teaching practices, and foster a culture of curiosity, critical thinking and academic excellence, while continuing in a permanent teaching position.

About the Opportunity The Languages Learning Area Coordinator plays a key leadership role in supporting the delivery of engaging and high-quality learning experiences across Years 6-12. Working collaboratively with colleagues, the successful applicant will lead curriculum development, support teaching excellence, and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the Learning Area.

Key areas of focus include:

- Curriculum leadership and innovation
- Teaching and learning excellence
- Faculty leadership and staff development
- Assessment and student achievement
- Pathway development and student engagement
- Building a solid culture of learning and academic inquiry

What We Offer





- Permanent full-time teaching position with a two-year leadership appointment as Languages Learning Area Coordinator (PAR)
- Additional PAR allowance of approximately $12,678 gross per annum
- Competitive remuneration package, including 6 weeks annual leave, with a salary range of $95,551 to $137,031 gross per annum
- Generous relocation assistance available to approved applicants
- Salary packaging options and access to the Employee Wellbeing Support Program
- College fee discounts for eligible employees
- Ongoing skilled learning and leadership development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative school community committed to staff wellbeing and student success
- Free on-site parking

Commencement: Monday, 11 January 2027

How to Apply

Please submit

1. A one-page cover letter addressing:

- Your suitability for the role and vision as a Languages Learning Area Coordinator across the Middle and Senior School.
- Your goals and priorities for the immediate and longer-term future of the Learning Area.
- How Free to Flourish could be embedded and brought to life within the Languages curriculum and learning experiences.

2. Current Resume

Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Further Information For more information and to apply, please visit: https://goodshepherd.nt.edu.au/about/employment

Please direct position queries to: [email protected]

- Teacher PAR - Languages Learning Area Coordinator

📌 Languages Learning Area Coordinator (Howard Springs)
🏢 Good Shepherd Lutheran College
📍 Howard Springs