CLASSROOM TEACHER - HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

**Position Description**

Job Title Classroom Teacher – Health

& Physical Education

Commencement 13 April 2026

Classification Teachers Level CT1 to CT9

Salary $97,143pa - $138,369pa Job Type Permanent - Full Time

Website www.essington.nt.edu.au Location The Essington School, Darwin

Contact Tania Johnson hr@essington.nt.edu.au

**Context Statement**

The Essington School was established in 1989 and offers high quality childcare, preschool, early childhood,

junior and senior school programs. The school is parent-led, non-denominational and co-educational with a

reputation for innovation and high-quality learning outcomes at a national and international level.

The Essington School is committed to delivering a world class education built on a foundation of high standards

and respectful relationships. We foster a culture of excellence, underpinned by our school values and a focus

on achievement and wellbeing. In partnership with our community, we provide a comprehensive pathway

from Preschool to Year 12, ensuring our young people have every opportunity to reach their potential and

engage positively in the world beyond.

**Position Objective**

Classroom Teachers are committed professionals who contribute to a caring and supportive community and

remain focused on meeting the needs of the school’s students and families. Teachers nurture positive and

productive relationships within the wider community and actively participate in the professional learning

community. They strive to develop a culture of excellence and are dedicated to the holistic education of the

students in their care. In their daily practice, teachers continually refine and improve their teaching methods

and professional knowledge, ensuring they deliver high-quality, evidence-based learning experiences for all

students.

**Key Responsibilities**

Effective Teaching

• Engender in students a love of learning
• Establish an affirming learning environment which fosters the development of initiative,

independence and intellect

• Maintain a teaching focus on excellence in student learning outcomes
• Cater for differing student learning styles and stages of development
• Integrate technology into classroom teaching practice as appropriate
• Develop in students the ability to think creatively and critically and the skills of life-long learning
• Effectively manage classroom time, lesson planning and assessment schedules
• Meet the needs of our current learners
• Ensure that the classroom models purposeful learning for all students
• Seek out and using a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to student’s individual learning

needs

• Employ effective classroom management strategies
• Remain informed by contemporary research
• Undertake ongoing critical reflection on practice and programs with the aim for continual growth

and improvement

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics

Curriculum Design and Program Development

• Supporting the school co-curricular activities, House competitions, and service sporting and

cultural programs, as appropriate

• Contribute to collaborative planning and decision making within the subject department
• Develop appropriate teaching material and assessment items
• Meet record keeping, reporting and student profiling expectations and deadlines
• Prepare work programs and units of work as required
• Establish practices of regular review of programs and resources
• Appropriately care for and maintain school resources
• Attend School functions as appropriate
• Attend staff meetings as required
• Report regularly on academic, cultural, sporting and personal development to students, parents

and guardians

• Respond promptly to parent or student concerns
• Support the School co-curricular activities, House competitions, and service, sporting and cultural

programs, as appropriate

• Participate in co-curricular activities including camps, excursions and retreats as required
• Participate in the development, implementation and regular review of the school pastoral care

program

• Participate in the School Professional Review and Development Program as required
• Actively contribute to the professional learning community through reflection, research and

scholarship

• Facilitate student learning and personal development by establishing clear and consistent

expectations and routines

• Attend to other matters appropriate to the position, consistent with the skills of the incumbent as

directed by the Principal

**Selection Criteria**

Essential

• Ability to teach the assigned faculty subjects to Year 12 level or equivalent
• Supplementary knowledge Australian Curriculum and Australian Professional Standards for

Teachers

• High-level literacy and numeracy skills
• High-level collaboration, organisational and time management skills, with attention to

documentation and compliance requirements

• Promote positive home/school partnerships which support student learning and development
• Demonstrate the school community’s values in all relationships and interactions with students
• Develop mentoring relationships with students
• Model appropriate conflict resolution and negotiation skills to staff and students
• Maintain and continuously improve subject discipline knowledge, skills and pedagogy

Desirable

• An ability to integrate and utilise ICT effectively within the classroom

**Appointment Conditions**

The employee must have the following

• A university degree in the relevant faculty discipline or equivalent with associated qualifications

in Education

• Northern Territory Teacher Registration (TRB)
• Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) ‘Ochre Card’ - employment is conditional on

compliance with the Care and Protection of Children Act (NT) 2007, as amended, and the

accompanying regulations

• National Police Clearance, maintained for the duration of employment.

This job description is intended as a framework for performance review conducted by the Head of Senior

School who reserves the right to amend roles, responsibilities, and requirements as necessary to meet the

operational needs of the school.

Your performance and remuneration package will be reviewed at three months and again at six months

following commencement. These reviews may or may not result in a salary adjustment, at the discretion of

the Principal.

Superannuation Guarantee contributions at the current rate of 12% will be paid by the school in addition to

salary.

The Essington School offers employment benefits, including reduced tuition fees for family members and

increased stand-down periods.

Applications must include a detailed resume and a one-page summary addressing your suitability to

the position.