Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Laynhapuy Homelands School
Job title Senior Teacher Wellbeing and Inclusion Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 25/01/2027 up to 12 months
Salary $145,286 Location Yirrkala
Position number 51483 RTF 359048 Closing 29/10/2026
Contact Officer Abi White, Laynhapuy Homelands School on 08 8987 1224 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359048
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 member of the Laynhapuy Homelands School leadership team, provide educational leadership in the planning, coordination,
implementation and evaluation of inclusive education and student wellbeing programs and practices. Build the capability of teaching teams
to identify and respond effectively to individual student needs, ensuring all students are supported to participate, engage and achieve
positive learning and wellbeing outcomes.
Context statement
Laynhapuy Homelands School provides education to approximately 130 students from Preschool to Year 12 across nine geographically
dispersed Homeland Learning Centres in Northeast Arnhem Land. Students learn in multi-age settings, and all speak Yolŋu Matha as their




first language, with English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D). The school is committed to culturally responsive, inclusive and
trauma-informed approaches that support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. Teaching and learning programs are differentiated
to respond to the diverse strengths and individual learning needs of students.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake an appropriate teaching load and provide educational leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of high-

quality, differentiated teaching and learning programs that respond to the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of students.
2. Coordinate school-wide NCCD processes and support teaching teams to identify and document reasonable adjustments, maintain

appropriate evidence and meet NCCD requirements.
3. In collaboration with the Principal and Assistant Principal, provide leadership and professional support to build staff capability in the

development and implementation of effective wellbeing and inclusive education practices, programs and procedures.
4. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with families and relevant education, health, SEWB, NDIS and other service providers to

support coordinated responses to student learning, engagement and wellbeing needs.
5. Coordinate and support school processes for identifying and responding to students requiring additional learning, engagement or

wellbeing support, including SWIPS processes and the development,



implementation and review of appropriate adjustments and
individualised supports.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to build respectful and effective relationships and work collaboratively within cross-cultural teams.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of inclusive education practices, including the NCCD, reasonable adjustments and

processes for identifying and responding to the additional learning and support needs of students.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of differentiated teaching practices to meet diverse student needs and achieve

high-quality educational outcomes.
4. Demonstrated experience as an accomplished teacher providing educational leadership, mentoring and qualified learning to build

staff capability and improve teaching practice, student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion.
5. High-level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build effective teams and collaborative

relationships with staff, families and relevant service providers.
Desirable
1. Previous experience teaching in multi-age settings and/or remote or Homelands education contexts.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective EAL/D teaching practices.
3. Knowledge and experience in the use of trauma-informed approaches to support student wellbeing, engagement and learning.
Further information
Applicants must have registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory, a current Working with Children
Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) and an NT Driver’s Licence (or ability to obtain). This position will require travel, mainly on unsealed roads
in 4WD vehicles, and in light aircraft, including overnight stays in remote communities.

📌 Senior Teacher Wellbeing and Inclusion (Yirrkala)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Yirrkala