Job description
Agency Department of Education Work unit Rosebery Primary School
Job title Senior Teacher – Primary Years Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 11/12/2026
Salary $145,286 Location Palmerston
Position number 43109 RTF 360606 Closing 15/11/2026
Contact Officer Danielle Banicek, Principal on 08 7923 0100 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360606
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 member of the school leadership team, lead the design and implementation of educational programs to achieve optimal
outcomes for Rosebery Primary students. Provide educational leadership and advice on appropriate teaching approaches,
alternative programs and educational adjustment plans to support all our students to learn and thrive in our learning
environment.
Context statement
Rosebery Primary School is a dynamic and innovative learning environment with approximately 430 students, ranging from
Preschool to Year 6. Our school is architecturally designed with cutting-edge learning spaces that foster collaboration,
creativity, and student engagement. We have a significant focus on the Performing Arts, Technology and on the
establishment of strong family and community partnerships.
Key duties and responsibilities
1.



Contribute to the development of Rosebery Primary School’s teaching team capacity to actively collaborate, utilise

innovative and flexible teaching and learning spaces in a way that is responsive to students’ learning needs.
2. Address the educational needs of a diverse group of students through a curriculum program that is creative and current

and that reflects the requirements of the Australian Curriculum.
3. Provide leadership and advice in building staff capacity to access, use and re-purpose quality assured digital learning

content to meet students’ individual learning needs.
4. Be an effective member of the Rosebery Primary School Leadership team to ensure the smooth and effective transitions

between the learning phases.
5. Consult with and inform, staff, parents/carers and key stakeholders to develop shared responsibility for supporting

students’ progress through schooling and to provide for the wellbeing of students.
6. Manage a teaching team and undertake teaching responsibilities in accordance with school policies.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Registration with the NT Teacher Registration Board and current Working with Children clearance notice (Ochre card).
2. Demonstrates the capacity to lead a team and build teacher capacity through a balance of high expectations, coaching

and appropriate support.
3. Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively to implement teaching pedagogy to meet students’ needs and

aspirations.
4. Demonstrated successful use of ICT based learning, assessment and monitoring.
5. Effectively demonstrates the ability to foster an innovative, safe, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
6. Demonstrated capacity to develop constructive and respectful relationships with staff, students, parents and other

stakeholders and the proven ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Post-graduate studies in educational leadership or equivalent.

📌 Senior Teacher – Primary Years (Palmerston City)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Palmerston City