Classroom Teacher

Position Summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is committed to delivering an excellent Catholic education to students from Early Learning (age 2-5) to Year 6, employing contemporary and best-practice pedagogies and providing high-quality pastoral care and wellbeing while upholding our Catholic Ethos. As a teacher in this position, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive teaching and learning programs across the entire school. Our teachers are supported to deliver an exceptional education in a dynamic and stimulating environment where every individual is respected and valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to deepening the understanding of the Catholic tradition of the school and to building a faith community by bringing a Catholic perspective to all aspects of the role.
• Effectively implement the School Teaching and Learning Framework.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and challenging lessons that cater to the diverse learning needs of students based upon the Australian Curriculum.
• Use effective teaching strategies and techniques to maximise student learning outcomes.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment which is learner centred that promotes student wellbeing and is aligned with relevant curriculum, wellbeing and safeguarding policies, documents and practices.
• Monitor and assess student progress, provide constructive feedback and implement intervention strategies as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the Leadership Team to develop and implement effective teaching and learning programs.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and the wider school community.
• Contribute to the broader life of the school through participation in extracurricular activities, school events and committees.
• Keep abreast of developments in education and implement best practice teaching strategies.
• Other duties as requested by the Principal or members of the School Senior Leadership Team

Essential Criteria

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications and registration with the Northern Territory Teacher Registration Board.
• Hold a valid Ochre Card.
• Capacity to actively support and participate in the life of the school, and its Catholic mission and ethos.
• Ability to work in accordance with school, system and jurisdiction policy, processes and legislation.
• Compliance with relevant WHS legislative and related school requirements.

Highly Desired

• Ability to teach across a range of primary school year levels and subjects.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform teaching and learning practices.
• A commitment to leading contemporary and innovative pedagogy.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.

Why Work with Us?

• Discounted school fees for children attending Catholic Education NT schools
• Access to learning, development and leadership opportunities within the school and Catholic Education NT
• Novated leasing options
• Employee rewards program with savings and discounts at 450+ retailers

Interested applicants are invited to make initial enquiries by contacting Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 08 8984 700

Applications close: 21 September 2026
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date.

Commencement date: Negotiable

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter addressing their suitability for the role, together with a current resume and the contact details of three recent professional referees to Principal Andrew Walter at andrew.walter@nt.catholic.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

This position will involve working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with legislation.

It is crucial to acknowledge that no job description can fully encompass the intricate tasks demanded by a role. As a school, we understand that there may be additional tasks beyond those listed above that staff may be required to undertake from time to time.

All roles naturally progress and transform over time, and Sacred Heart is dedicated to routinely evaluating and revising job descriptions to accurately portray employees' contributions.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a classroom teacher?
• Do you have current teacher's registration in Australia?
• Do you have a current Curragh site induction
• Have you completed a qualification in teaching?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?