The Company

Catholic Education in the Northern Territory is a network of schools built on Christian values and the history and traditions of this land across Australia's top end. Catholic Education has a network of 18 Catholic schools in the Northern Territory - five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre and five remote schools.

About the role

Our school is looking for two enthusiastic and engaging HPE teachers to start in Term 1, 2025. The positions involve teaching students in the primary and secondary school. A passion for swimming, football and ability to teach modern dance is an advantage.

Applications for this role are welcomed from both primary and secondary trained teachers. Both experienced and graduate teachers will be considered.

An interest in working in remote Aboriginal education and a willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school are important.

About the school

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College is a remote Aboriginal school located in Wadeye 400 km South West of Darwin. The Kardu Diminin people are the traditional owners of the Wadeye country. There are over 20 clans from the surrounding Thamarrurr region residing in Wadeye and attending the school. The school operates a Family as First Teachers (FaFT) program, preschool, primary and secondary school. The majority of people in Wadeye speak Murrinhpatha as a first language. The school has been delivering bilingual education in Murrinhpatha and English for over 40 years.

Benefits

Relocation assistance, fully furnished housing, generous travel allowances and subsidised power and water.

Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to work in Australia and will be required to hold a current NT Working with Children Clearance notice (Ochre Card) and NT Teacher Registration.

Please email a cover letter and current CV with three professional referees to principal Jacqueline Conboy at jacqueline.conboy@nt.catholic.edu.au or phone 08 8978 2477 for further information.

College Requirements

• Support the Catholic ethos of the College.

• Support the Vision and Mission statement of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College.

• Support the Northern Territory Catholic Education Vision and Mission Statement.

Personal Accountabilities

• To respect and model the Gospel values in all interactions with people in day-to-day life.

• To be active, collaborative, authentic, professional and relational members of the College community.

• To support a school culture that empowers students to think critically, discern wisely and value the search for truth.

• To openly and honestly provide support to colleagues through collaboration, public support of other colleagues, and maintaining the dignity of all people within our school community.

• To openly and honestly enter into dialogue with the Principal and Leadership team with relevant issues where necessary and appropriate.

• To display passion, commitment, professionalism, integrity, knowledge, and expertise.

• To demonstrate forward thinking and openness to change.