Learning Area Coordinator | Humanities & Social Sciences

SchoolHouse; Palmerston; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous relocation assistance

Salary packaging options

Employee Wellbeing Support Program

College fee discounts

Ongoing professional learning

Job summary

SchoolHouse in Palmerston, Northern Territory, Australia seeks a Head of Department for English to lead the Humanities program and drive academic excellence. This is a full-time leadership role with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive school community.

Candidates should be eligible for NT Teaching Registration and working rights in Australia; relocation assistance is available for approved applicants.

Qualifications

• NT Teaching Registration Board processed (or eligibility to gain)
• Working Rights for Australia (or eligible to gain) including WHV or Skilled Migrant Visa

Responsibilities

• Leadership of Humanities department (Head of Department - English)
• Move the school forward through ongoing leadership development and student success
• Supportive and collaborative school community committed to staff wellbeing and student success

Job description

Palmerston, Australia | Posted on 23/09/2026

• Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience
• Subject Humanities; Head of Department - English
• Province Northern Territory
• Job Type Full time
• City Palmerston
• Country Australia
• Postal Code 831

Job Description

• Term1, 2027 start
• Candidateslooking to take the next step will be considered for this excitingleadership opportunity
• Benefitsfor this role include, but not limited to:
• Generous relocation assistance availableto approved applicants
  
• Salary packaging options and access tothe Employee Wellbeing Support Program
  
• College fee discounts for eligibleempl oyees
• Ongoing professional learning andleadership development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative schoolcommunity committed to staff wellbeing and student success
• PDavailable on request
• SH#9236

School Profile

SchoolHouse is working in partnership with a coeducational independent school located south-east of the Darwin CBD. This school has an excellent reputation for providing individual care and attention to its students. The college has a distinct sub-school structure, allowing a seamless pathway from Early Learning through to Year 12.

• Supportive and collaborative staff environment
  
• Competitive Salary Package (based on qualifications and level of experience)
  
• Focus on holistic education of students
  
• Opportunities for growth and progression within various sections of the College

Employment Requirements

• Northern Territory Teaching Registration Board processed (or eligibility to gain)
  
• Working Rights for Australia (or eligible to gain) including WHV or Skilled Migrant Visa