Senior Teaching and Learning Officer

Are you a gifted educator with a passion for shaping system-wide teaching and learning? NT Christian Schools is seeking a Teaching and Learning Senior Officer (TLSO) to help lead and strengthen Christ-centred education across our network of schools in the Northern Territory.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Christian leader who thrives on collaboration, innovation and building capacity in others. The TLSO plays a key role in championing high-quality, biblically informed teaching practice, supporting school leaders, and ensuring curriculum and pedagogy align with our mission and formational learning approach.

In this influential role, you’ll partner with Principals, school-based leaders and classroom teachers to drive improvement, strengthen professional learning, and support evidence-based practice across primary and secondary settings. You’ll bring clarity, cohesion and creativity to system-wide initiatives— helping our schools deliver meaningful, Christ-centred education that grows students academically, spiritually and personally.

If you’re ready to step into a role where your leadership directly supports teachers, learners and our school community, apply today. Adventure awaits!

The Teaching and Learning Senior Officer (TLSO) reports directly to the Director of School Support and works closely with school Principals and school-based leaders to ensure cohesion, innovation and alignment of educational initiatives. This role ensures the consistent implementation and ongoing development of key educational frameworks, policies, and processes in alignment with the organisation’s strategic priorities and Christian formational learning approach.

Who We Are
For more than 30 years, NT Christian College has provided Christ-centred, rigorous and community focused education for Years 11–12 students across the Northern Territory. As our Office Manager, you will help strengthen that mission by coordinating communications, managing key processes and projects, and supporting leadership with grace, professionalism and integrity.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy working in a dynamic Christian environment, love keeping people and information connected, and are energised by creating order, clarity and warm hospitality. From event coordination and communication to executive support and data management, your work will help students flourish and ensure the College continues to serve families with excellence.

What we offer (pro-rate per appointment)

• Six (6) weeks annual leave + stand-down.
• 12% employer super contribution.
• Long Service Leave pro-rata after five (5) years of continuous service.
• Fifteen (15) days per year of personal leave annually.
• Up to eight (8) weeks paid maternity leave for eligible employees in addition to government.
• Continued professional development in-person conferences and online e learning.
• Opportunity to study with the National Institute of Christian Education, paid by NT Christian schools.
• Tuition Discounts for your children if they attend an NTCS schools.
• Financial and practical assistance to relocate to the Territory.
• Eligibility to be redeployed to another one of our regional or remote campuses.
• Salary Sacrificing.
• Access to counselling assistance with the employee wellbeing program.
• BUPA Health Care corporate rates.

Additional Application Instructions

For enquiries please contact Human Resources on 088923455 or human.resources@ntchristianschools.com.au; apply on our website with a resume and cover letter at https://jobs.ntchristianschools.com.au/