Classroom Teachers - Commencing January 2027 ($91,587 - $136,997)

St John'S Catholic College - The Gardens; Darwin; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's Catholic College Darwin is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Classroom Teachers for Years 7–12 to commence in January 2027. The college offers a range of Australian Curriculum and SACE subjects and seeks educators who can work across Learning Areas, including Religious Education, English, Art & Design, and more.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong Catholic ethos, ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons, inclusive teaching practices, and current teaching registration with

Qualifications

• A demonstrated understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission.
• Ability to plan, prepare and deliver teaching and learning programs to meet diverse learning styles.
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching and learning processes with technology and assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families and the community.
• Ability to plan and apply behaviour management strategies for a supportive learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and community members.
• Commitment to professional learning and Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Current registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and a Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver teaching programs aligned with curriculum policies.
• Deliver learning programs that meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
• Use learning technology and assessment to support learning progress.
• Communicate effectively with students and families about student progress.
• Implement positive behaviour management to maintain a productive learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff and community to build partnerships for student success.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to meet teaching standards.
• Maintain NT Teacher Registration and Working with Children clearance.

Skills

Religious Education

English

Art & Design

Health & Physical Education

Science

Digital Technologies

Mathematics

Job description

Classroom Teachers - Commencing January 2027 ($91,587 - $136,997)

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 27 November 2026

St John's Catholic College Darwin is calling for applications from suitably qualified and experienced Teachers in the following areas (or combination of): Religious Education & English, Art & Design, Health and Physical Education & Science, Digital Technologies & Mathematics.

Catholic Education Northern Territory:

Catholic Education has a network of schools in both urban centres and remote communities. For teachers there are many opportunities in the Territory. We have 18 Catholic schools in the region - five colleges, seven primary schools, two flexible learning centresand five remote schools.

St John's Catholic College:

St John's Catholic College Darwin is a Catholic Co-Educational College, Years 7-12, in the heart of Darwin. The College offers a range of Australian Curriculum and SACE subjects (Stage 1 & 2).

The College is calling for applications from suitably qualified and experienced Teachers in the following areas (or combination of): Religious Education & English, Art & Design, Health and Physical Education & Science, Digital Technologies & Mathematics.

An Acting Position of Responsibility may be offered to a successful applicant.

• 1. A demonstrated understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Ability to communicate effectively with students, their families and the wider community through appropriate interpersonal skills.
• 5. Ability to plan and apply appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to establishing and maintaining a supportive learning environment.
• 6. 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.
• 7. Commitment to maintain current and relevant professional learning and meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• 8. Current registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and a current Working with Children Clearance (NT).

Highly Desired Criteria:

• 1. Relevant qualifications and/or experience for the Learning Area.
• 2. Knowledge of and/or experience in delivering the SACE through to the Stage 2 level.
• 3. Qualifications and/or experience in working with students from an EALD / diverse range of backgrounds.
• 4. Capacity to deliver other subjects across the Learning Areas.
• 5. Willingness to contribute to the pastoral care and co-curricular program of the College.

St John's Catholic College is committed to a Child Safe school environment and has extensive recruitment and screening processes in place.

Graduates and Applicants on visas (with full-time working rights) welcome to apply.

Please note we will be screening applications and scheduling interviews as applications are received; therefore, the role may be filled prior to the closing date.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

300 Students
30 TeachingStaff
20 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

St John's Catholic College is a co-educational day and international College providing a quality Catholic education for students in Years 7-12.