Classroom Teacher - Junior Primary

Position number 38979 RTF 308693

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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

As a teacher and member of the school community, develop, deliver, and evaluate learning programs and monitor student achievement to address individual learning needs and contribute to the achievement of the school’s goals. Liaise and coordinate activities for your teaching area within the school and wider community.

Context statement

Watiyawanu Kuula is located 325 kilometres west of Alice Springs in the community of Amunturrngu (Mt Liebig). The population of the community is approximately 250 people who are mostly of the Pintupi clan and speak Pintupi/Luritja. The community can be accessed via road – 4WD preferred. Access is dependent on weather conditions and the state of the road. Watiyawanu Kuula is supported by the Remote Schools Support Unit and provides education services to students from Transition to Year 6.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Plan, prepare and explicitly deliver quality and effective teaching and learning programs which are consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and relevant curriculum policies, work programs and educational trends.
2. Support students through interaction in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning environments and effective behaviour management practices.
3. Provide for the physical, social, cultural, and emotional well-being and safety of students whilst at school.
4. Regularly assess students (diagnostic, formative and summative) for developmental, feedback and reporting purposes.
5. Maintain student records and samples of work and report on student performance to students, parents, the department, and other stakeholders as required.
6. Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships between the school, parents, and community.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Ability to plan, prepare and deliver teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse characteristics, needs and learning styles of students, which are consistent with relevant curriculum policies, work programs and education trends.
2. Knowledge of and the ability to implement effective and inclusive teaching and learning processes, including the use of learning technology and assessment, to establish a challenging learning environment in which students are encouraged to work towards attainment of their potential.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with students through appropriate interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to establishing and maintaining a supportive learning environment.
5. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with school staff, parents, and members of the local school community in order to establish and develop productive partnerships, in an intercultural environment to achieve optimal educational outcomes.
6. Commitment to maintain current and relevant professional learning and meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
7. Current valid Ochre Card, NT TRB authorisation.

Desirable

1. Early years, EALD and very remote experience. Knowledge in the delivery and programming of synthetic phonics – specifically Decodable Readers Australia. An ability to plan with ATs in the delivery of local L1 synthetic phonics program and an ILC program.

Further information

Applicants will require permanent residency or existing work visa in Australia. This school does not sponsor international applicants.