Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Nakara Primary School

Job title Senior Teacher, Primary Designation Senior Teacher 1

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 25/01/2027

Salary $145,286 Location Darwin

Position number 6122 RTF 360907 Closing 19/11/2026

Contact officer Emma Pick, Assistant Principal on 08 8927 9823

About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360907

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

You will provide educational leadership across the school to improve student outcomes by leading high-quality teaching and learning programs, building staff capability, promoting evidence-informed practice, and fostering collaborative partnerships with students, families,

and the broader school community.

Context statement

Nakara Primary is an urban school with a student population of approximately 450 including Preschool. The school community has a large number of families with English as an additional language. The schools signature strategy focus is whole school curriculum and assessment planning and targeted and strategic use of resources to enhance student learning.



The school will be implementing Maths Hero from 2026.

The school places a strong emphasis on its prevention, intervention, and extension framework. Nakara School’s values are strongly linked to school wide positive behaviour.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead and model the development and implementation of effective and innovative Numeracy and Literacy program to meet the needs

of students and promote a collaborative school climate in line with Nakara Primary School’s expectations and Department policies.
1. Coach and mentor teams and individuals in planning, implementing, and assessing for effective learning based upon student learning

needs, an awareness of how students learn, the use of formative assessment and motivating and engaging students in Curriculum.
1. Lead, monitor and coach school wide staff teams in the use of student achievement data including visible learning for delivery of the

Australian Curriculum.
1. Provide effective leadership in the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan and Annual School Improvement Plan.
2. Lead the staff team in engaging with parents and the wider school community in partnership around Curriculum.
3. Undertake an appropriate teaching load and be responsible for specific administration duties as determined by the principal.





Selection criteria

Essential

1. Registration with NT Teacher Registration Board and Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card).
2. Lead Teaching Teams in the effective development and implementation of Science of Learning and Maths Hero that are student

centred, data informed with a focus on intentional and explicit teaching.
1. High level of interpersonal, written, and oral communication and the ability to build strong professional relationships and teams.
2. A proven ability to participate in the development and effective implementation of policy, procedures, and strategic plans.
3. Ability to model teaching and learning best practice and be flexible in approach to adopting and leading change in practice and programs

linked to recent research or aligned to the school’s Strategic Improvement Plan.
1. Proven ability to lead, coach, participate in teams and lead whole school professional learning and early career teachers to achieve

educational outcomes for students using a range of creative skills and strategies.
1. Proven use of effective strategies that promote a harmonious work environment.
2. Demonstrated successful application of communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and holding others to account appropriate to

a range of contexts.

Desirable

1. Post-graduate qualifications in educational leadership.
2. Completion of Public Sector Management Program or equivalent.

Further information Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and a Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card),

or the ability to obtain, is required in this position.

📌 Senior Teacher, Primary (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin