Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 4 November 2026
Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga seeks Secondary Teachers across VET, Woodwork, Art, PE, Literacy, and Numeracy to teach Years 7-13 in the Tiwi Islands, NT.
Xavier Catholic College Wurrumiyanga (XCCW) provides a Quality Catholic Tiwi Education for students from Year 7 to Year 13. We welcome expressions of interest from appropriately qualified and committed teachers who can support and contribute to our vision of a Quality Catholic Tiwi Education.
We are looking for teachers of
- Vocational Education (VET)
- Woodwork
- Art
- PE
- Literacy
- Numeracy
Why work at Xavier?
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
- Be part of a close-knit school and community
- Experience the culture, connection and lifestyle of the Tiwi Islands
- Part relocation assistance
- Remote incentives , inc fully furnished housing, utilities & flights (where applicable)
- 12 weeks annual leave , including school stand-down periods
- Funded career development opportunities
- Discounted tuition f or children attending Catholic schools
- Opportunities to experience the unique lifestyle and culture of the NT
Key responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and effective teaching aligned with curriculum requirements
- Foster inclusive and supportive learning environments
- Support the wellbeing and holistic development of students
- Demonstrate strong classroom management and effective communication
- Work collaboratively with colleagues,
families and the wider school community
- Contribute positively to the Catholic identity and mission of the school
About you
We are seeking teachers who:
- Hold a recognized teaching qualification in Secondary Education
- Are eligible for Teacher Registration with the NT Teacher Registration Board
- Hold, or are eligible to obtain, a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
- Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills
- Are committed to inclusive teaching and differentiated learning
- Thrive in collaborative and supportive school environments
Applicants who are committed to supporting the mission and values of Catholic Education are encouraged to apply. Applicants from other faith backgrounds who support these values are welcome.
This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with legislation.
109 Students
15 TeachingStaff
17 Non-Teaching Staff
Single School
Xavier Catholic College, Wurrumiyanga is a co-educational Catholic secondary college located 80 kms from Darwin in the Arafura Sea. It caters for students from Year 7-13 and strives to provide a Quality Catholic Tiwi Education enabling students to be Strong in Faith, Strong in Culture and Strong in Learning. The community is very welcoming and is accessible several times a day via air and three times a week via ferry.