Secondary Humanities Teacher – 2027

NT Christian Schools; Darwin; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave + stand-down

12% employer super contribution

Long Service Leave pro-rata

Job summary

Marrara Christian College, operated by NT Christian Schools, seeks a passionate Secondary Humanities Teacher for 2027. This role focuses on fostering critical thinking about history, culture and society while developing a deeper understanding of God’s world in a Christ-centred community.

Join a school that values biblical grounding, academic rigor and cultural engagement. The appointment is permanent, full time, with a competitive package and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students to think critically about history, culture and society.
• Develop a deeper understanding of God’s world within a Christ-centred learning community.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

Marrara Christian College is seeking a passionate Secondary Humanities Teacher for 2027. Inspire students to think critically, explore history, culture and society, and develop a deeper understanding of God’s world. Join a Christ-centred, supportive school community in the Northern Territory and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Secondary Humanities Teacher – 2027

At Marrara, we believe Humanities is more than a subject. If you’re passionate about engaging students in critical thinking, understanding people and cultures, exploring history and society, and developing a deeper understanding of God’s world, Adventure Awaits at Marrara Christian College.

About this role

“At Marrara we seek to provide an education that is Christ centred, biblically grounded, academically rigorous and culturally engaging. We are committed to loving the students entrusted to us. That expresses itself by seeking what is in the best interest of those in our school community, especially the students in our care. Our students are God's "image bearers" which gives them inherent worth. This is also true of our staff and parents. As an educational institution we strive to stretch our students academically and to provide an environment that is safe and nurturing in which they can flourish. As part of that, students are expected to be respectful of staff and of the learning of other students.” – Christine Hibma, Principal, Marrara Christian College

Marrara Christian College

NT Christian Schools exists to advance the Christian religion through the provision of education and religious instruction. For the purposes of upholding the Christian ethos of our schools, it is a genuine occupational qualification of this role that applicants be able to teach religious education, lead, and otherwise assist in religious practices and observances and personally adhere to, uphold, and authentically model the religious beliefs of NT Christian Schools.

What we offer (pro-rata per appointment)

• Six (6) weeks annual leave + stand-down.
• 12% employer super contribution.
• Long Service Leave pro-rata after five (5) years of continuous service.
• Fifteen (15) days per year of personal leave annually.
• Up to eight (8) weeks paid maternity leave for eligible employees in addition to government.
• Continued professional development, including in-person conferences and online e-learning.
• Opportunity to study with the National Institute of Christian Education, paid by NT Christian Schools.
• Tuition discounts for your children if they attend an NT Christian School.
• Financial and practical assistance to relocate to the Territory.
• Eligibility to be redeployed to another one of our regional or remote campuses.
• Salary sacrificing.
• Access to counselling assistance with the employee wellbeing program.
• BUPA Health Care corporate rates.
• Salary between $91,587 - $136,997.
• Sponsorship may be considered for international applicants.

Life in the NT

Curious about what it’s like to live and work in the Northern Territory? Watch our short video to hear about the experience of moving to and working with NT Christian Schools. Watch: Living and Working in the NT

Affiliation: Christian
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

394 Students
35 TeachingStaff
18 Non-Teaching Staff