Do you want to make a difference to indigenous children who need an inspiring teacher?Do you love sport, music, drama and/or science and engaging with kids through hands-on activities?Do you want to experience remote community life in the beautiful Northern Territory outback?Do you want to set yourself up financially with a great remote package?The roleWe are seeking a qualified primary teacher for a remote P-9 school within the Northern Territory, located 290kms northwest of Alice Springs commencing January 2020. The role is offered as a 1-year contract with an ongoing position in 2021 for the right person.The class is a combined primary class of mainly Year 3 and 3 students, of whom all are indigenous.This is a role where you will gain lots of experience and responsibility within a short time. You will form part of a close and focused team of educators lead by a dynamic and supportive principal within an innovative and highly focused regional team of educational advisors.The schoolClasses in the school are small and there are 10 full-time teachers and 10 teaching assistants supporting each class. The school’s enrollment is around 260 with an average attendance of 70-75%.A key focus of the school is to increase attendance and to integrate the students’ culture and language into everyday lessons to make it meaningful for them.LocationThe community is located 290kms northeast of Alice Springs and has a population of approximately 1000 - 1300 people. It’s the largest indigenous community in Central Australia and is also one of the most studied communities in Australia. The community is well-resourced with a police station, health clinic, shops, service station, Council, aged care provision, a swimming pool and AFL is a big part of everyday life.About youThe personal qualities we seek for teaching and working in this remote environment include resilience, adaptability, resourcefulness and a positive attitude and strong passion for working with youth who need support in order to achieve workplace readiness.We are looking for someone who is confident, holds high expectations for behaviour and engagement, is committed to professional learning and contributes well as a team member.You will have a desire to make a difference and you will come with ideas and skills to support student engagement.We welcome applications from high calibre new graduate teachers who feel that they have what it takes to succeed in a remote location.Salary package- Excellent salary (NT Government Teaching Award)- Fully-furnished shared accommodation provided (you pay only for power)- Remote teaching allowance of more than $7000pa in addition to base salary- Remote retention bonus at every 12 months of continuous service- Laptop provided at no cost- All initial travel costs to the school paid- Relocation allowance (for 12 month+ contract)- Twice yearly travel cost allowance- Three business days’ leave per annum (outside school holidays)- Salary sacrifice scheme- Special Study Leave- 4WD trainingIf you feel you have the right professional and personal qualities for this role, please Apply through Seek or email your CV and a covering letter directly to:Meredith DrynanTeacher Recruitment ConsultantTEACHER APPOINTMENTSmeredith@teacherappointments.com.au0450 125 657  Australia - SA Adelaide

Primary teacher for large remote NT community school: START ASAP: 2020 Contract

Do you want to make a difference to indigenous children who need an inspiring teacher?

Do you love sport, music, drama and/or science and engaging with kids through hands-on activities?

Do you want to experience remote community life in the beautiful Northern Territory outback?

Do you want to set yourself up financially with a great remote package?

The role

We are seeking a qualified primary teacher for a remote P-9 school within the Northern Territory, located 290kms northwest of Alice Springs commencing January 2020. The role is offered as a 1-year contract with an ongoing position in 2021 for the right person.

The class is a combined primary class of mainly Year 3 and 3 students, of whom all are indigenous.

This is a role where you will gain lots of experience and responsibility within a short time. You will form part of a close and focused team of educators lead by a dynamic and supportive principal within an innovative and highly focused regional team of educational advisors.

The school

Classes in the school are small and there are 10 full-time teachers and 10 teaching assistants supporting each class. The school’s enrollment is around 260 with an average attendance of 70-75%.

A key focus of the school is to increase attendance and to integrate the students’ culture and language into everyday lessons to make it meaningful for them.

Location

The community is located 290kms northeast of Alice Springs and has a population of approximately 1000 - 1300 people. It’s the largest indigenous community in Central Australia and is also one of the most studied communities in Australia. The community is well-resourced with a police station, health clinic, shops, service station, Council, aged care provision, a swimming pool and AFL is a big part of everyday life.

About you

The personal qualities we seek for teaching and working in this remote environment include resilience, adaptability, resourcefulness and a positive attitude and strong passion for working with youth who need support in order to achieve workplace readiness.

We are looking for someone who is confident, holds high expectations for behaviour and engagement, is committed to professional learning and contributes well as a team member.

You will have a desire to make a difference and you will come with ideas and skills to support student engagement.

We welcome applications from high calibre new graduate teachers who feel that they have what it takes to succeed in a remote location.

Salary package

- Excellent salary (NT Government Teaching Award)

- Fully-furnished shared accommodation provided (you pay only for power)

- Remote teaching allowance of more than $7000pa in addition to base salary

- Remote retention bonus at every 12 months of continuous service

- Laptop provided at no cost

- All initial travel costs to the school paid

- Relocation allowance (for 12 month+ contract)

- Twice yearly travel cost allowance

- Three business days’ leave per annum (outside school holidays)

- Salary sacrifice scheme

- Special Study Leave

- 4WD training

If you feel you have the right professional and personal qualities for this role, please Apply through Seek or email your CV and a covering letter directly to:

Meredith Drynan

Teacher Recruitment Consultant

TEACHER APPOINTMENTS

meredith@teacherappointments.com.au

0450 125 657