Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit NT Music School

Job title Music Teacher Designation Classroom Teacher

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 27/01/2027

Salary $96,180 - $136,997 Location Darwin

Position number 6857 RTF 357258 Closing 21/10/2026

Contact Officer Bill Grose, Principal NT Music School on 08 8963 5550 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357258

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

As a teacher and member of the school community, develop, deliver and evaluate learning and monitor children’s achievement to address individual learning needs and contribute to the achievement of the school’s goals. Liaise and coordinate activities for your teaching area within the school and wider community.

Context statement

NT Music School provides instrumental, ensemble & choral tuition, music education services and support, and events and programs to NT government schools, at all stages of learning from Foundation to Year 12.



Key activities include multi-school concert band, guitar-ensemble and choral programs. The school is seeking to increase woodwind specialist capacity. This position is based in Darwin. Local travel using own vehicle is required (kilometre allowance payable).

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Plan, prepare and explicitly deliver 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.
1. Support students through interaction in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning

environments and effective behaviour management practices.
1. Provide for the physical, social, cultural and emotional well- being and safety of students whilst at school.
2. Regularly assess students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes.
3. Maintain student records and samples of work and report on student performance to students, parents, the department and

other stakeholders as required.
1. Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships between the school, parents and community.

Selection criteria

Essential

1.



Tertiary qualifications in music and education, or music education, and/or demonstrated music teaching skills to a comparable

level.
1. Ability to 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.
1. Knowledge of and the ability to implement effective and inclusive teaching and learning processes, including the use of

learning technology and assessment, to establish a challenging learning workplace in which students are encouraged to work towards attainment of their potential.
1. Ability to communicate effectively with students through appropriate interpersonal skills.
2. Ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to establishing and maintaining a

supportive learning environment.
1. 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.
1. Commitment to maintain current and relevant professional learning and meet the Australian Professional Standards for

Teachers. Further information The Successful applicant must be registered with the Teachers Registration Board of the Northern Territory and hold a current

Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT and NT Drivers License before commencing.

📌 Music Teacher (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin