Remote Opportunity For A Teaching Couple

Schoolhouse; Toowoomba Regional; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Couple for a remote Northern Territory school in Australia. This position offers a highly personalized teaching environment with small class sizes and community involvement. The ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and be flexible and collaborative in their approach to education. Relocation assistance and accommodation provided, along with generous leave entitlements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Relocation support

Subsidised housing

Six weeks recreation leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor of Education, etc.).
• Hold a current registration with the Territory Registration Board (TRB) or be willing to obtain one.
• Have a current Working with Children clearance (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Teach effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Support the school’s emphasis on community values and cultural integration.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Collaborative team environment

Flexible teaching methods

Cultural integration

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

Remote Opportunity for a Teaching Couple

Katherine, Australia | Posted on 14 / 10 / 2025

Salary Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience

Province Northern Territory

Job Type Full time

City Katherine

Country Australia

Job Description

Opportunity for a Teaching Couple – Remote NT School

Open to Primary and Secondary teachers

Co-educational P–Year 10 government school

Located approximately 4.5 hours from Katherine

Small, close-knit community with around 50 students

Accommodation provided

Relocation assistance available to support your move

School Profile

SchoolHouse ispartnering with a remote Northern Territory school located in a dry community,under five hours from Katherine. With approximately 50 students and a lowstudent-to-teacher ratio of 6 : 1, the school offers a highly personalisedteaching environment. It places a strong emphasis on community values, culturalintegration, and holistic education. Local Indigenous languages are activelysupported and used alongside English, enriching the learning experience forboth students and staff. Despite theremoteness of this school, the community has a health clinic, police station,council office, store, early childcare centre, aged care services, sealedairstrip, and basic telecom infrastructure.

Benefits of working at the school

• Small class sizes
• Incentives including relocation support, subsidised housing, and remote living allowances
• Supportive team-teaching model with strong collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff
• 6 weeks recreation leave and 6 weeks stand down leave per annum, 3 weeks personal leave per annum, 5 days per annum for Cultural and Ceremonial leave obligations
• Plenty of professional development opportunities and you will accumulate special remote study leave points to help advance your career
• Three flights per year out of community to your nearest hub to reconnect with family and friends

Employment Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor of Education, etc.)
• Hold a current registration with the Territory Registration Board (TRB) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencement
• Have a current Working with Children clearance (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencement
• Enthusiasm and flexibility with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment

Application Process

SchoolHouse work in partnership with schools across all sectors, providing expert recruitment services to assist them in securing high-quality teachers and leaders. To find out the details of this position please contact Lisa for a confidential discussion. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as interviews will be conducted prior to the closing date, where appropriate.

Lisa Gunnigan

Recruitment Consultant | SchoolHouse