Job Description
Agency Department of Education Work unit Moulden Primary School
Job title Senior Teacher Primary Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 24/01/2027 for 12 months
Salary $145,286 Location Palmerston
Position number 007667 RTF 361192 Closing 22/11/2026
Contact office Sylvia Gregory on 08 8930 5900 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361192

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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 school leadership team, the Senior Teacher is required to provide educational leadership through facilitating
professional development and coaching of all staff or planning, development and implementation of high-quality programs to
achieve optimal educational outcomes for a diverse and complex student cohort.
Context statement
Moulden Park School provides quality education for around 230 students from Preschool to Year 6, with approximately 70%
identifying as Aboriginal. Our school fosters a secure and supportive environment through programs such as the Clontarf Foundation
and Stars Academy,



promoting engagement, wellbeing, and strong community connections. Evidence-informed practices guide our
approach, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement. School Improvement priorities include strengthening literacy
and numeracy outcomes through Structured Literacy across the school and a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to ensure
targeted intervention. Read Write Inc. (RWI) builds strong foundations in reading, while the Numeracy Intervention Program
supports improvement in mathematics. Staff reflect on their practice and engage in coaching (StepLab) and mentoring to deliver
high-quality instruction. At Moulden Park School, we value positive relationships, high expectations, and a culture of learning.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and participate in instructional coaching to build teacher capability in effective teaching practice, curriculum delivery, and

student assessment, supported by professional development opportunities.
2. Contribute to the formulation and review of school policies, procedures, and school improvement planning.
3. Collaborate with senior staff to lead the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment strategies that

maximise student learning outcomes.
4. Provide leadership in behaviour management and student wellbeing,



fostering a safe and inclusive school environment.
5. Undertake an appropriate teaching load while modelling best practice pedagogy.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with school staff, parents, and the wider community

to establish productive partnerships, applying cultural competency to achieve optimal educational outcomes.
2. Proven ability to coach and mentor colleagues in implementing evidence-informed pedagogical practices, including Explicit

Instruction, to improve teaching and learning.
3. High-level organisational and communication skills to foster a positive, collaborative working environment, including leading

and supporting staff through mentoring and instructional coaching.
4. Experience in inclusive practices and working with a diverse range of students, with sound knowledge of Positive Behaviour

for Learning (PBL) and Positive Education frameworks.
5. Proven teaching expertise in primary education, with robust knowledge of educational theory, assessment, curriculum, and

policies, and the ability to apply these through effective, structured teaching approaches.
Desirable
1. Sound knowledge of current research and evidence-informed practices in leadership, teaching, and learning, particularly in

literacy and numeracy.
2. Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring colleagues to implement Explicit Instruction effectively across classroom

settings.
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.

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