Teacher's Assistant - Indigenous Education

Haileybury Rendall School; Darwin; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Haileybury Rendall School is seeking a Teacher's Assistant for Indigenous Education to join our Indigenous Education Team. The role is permanent full-time, commencing January 2027, and requires experience with Indigenous student needs and strong cultural competency. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptable to school software systems are essential.

The school emphasises a safe, inclusive environment and high-achievement with opportunities to support a diverse student body across year levels.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of the educational needs of Indigenous students from local and remote communities.
• High level of cultural competency and ability to communicate with Indigenous staff, students and families.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn school-based software.

Skills

Communication

Cultural competency

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Teachers Assistant – Indigenous Education

We are seeking applications from enthusiastic, highly capable professionals who are committed to excellence in education and passionate about supporting Indigenous student success.

This permanent full‑time position within our Indigenous Education Team will commence in January 2027.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and a strong understanding of the educational needs of Indigenous students from both local and remote communities.

A high level of cultural competency is essential, together with the ability to build respectful relationships and communicate effectively, both verbally and non‑verbally, with Indigenous staff, students and their families.

Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook, and have the ability to quickly learn and adapt to a range of school‑based software systems.

Haileybury Rendall School

All staff at Haileybury Rendall School work together to fulfil the School’s mission: to develop high‑achieving students who are connected globally, to each other and to the communities in which they live and will serve. Haileybury Rendall School offers a flexible, diverse and inclusive workforce. We’re focused on embracing change and celebrating and nurturing our people.

The Haileybury Rendall School program provides an exciting and enriching curriculum for all students. It builds resilient and independent learners with skills in creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

Our teaching approach is tailored to suit all year levels. We develop core literacy and numeracy skills through explicit instruction in the junior years, while in the middle years we move to a combination of explicit instruction and student‑centred learning. As students enter their senior years, they begin a three‑year VCE program coupled with a range of subjects to suit all interests and abilities.

Health and wellbeing

Haileybury Rendall School provides a safe and supportive learning environment where students are given the opportunity to achieve their full potential, in every aspect of their school life.

Education excellence

Education excellence are at the heart of our culture and national rankings consistently rate Haileybury as one of Australia’s leading independent schools with 20% of our students achieving ATARs above 95.

Extra and Co-Curricular

We are committed to supporting Co-Curricular programs with a range of Extra-Curricular activities covering sport, music, performances, competitions and community initiatives.

Modern facilities

Students have access to a range of academic and sporting facilities including basketball courts, recreational ovals, a swimming pool and a gym.

Ultimately, students leave Haileybury Rendall School prepared for the challenges that lie ahead, with a love for learning and with the life skills essential for success.

Haileybury Rendall School is committed to a Child Safe school environment, and we have extensive recruitment and screening processes in place. All interested applicants are encouraged to read and familiarise themselves with Haileybury Rendall School's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy located on the Haileybury Rendall School website ( https://www.haileyburyrendall.com.au/policies ).

Haileybury Rendall School is a child safe organisation which welcomes all children, young people and their families. Haileybury Rendall School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children, including those under the care and supervision of the School. The School recognises the importance of, and its responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment which respects the rights of children and fosters their enrichment and wellbeing.

Benefits of joining Haileybury Rendall School:

• Salaries and packages at above-award level
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 2022 Australian Education Awards Winner – Boarding School of the Year.
• .2023 Australian Education Awards Winner – Regional School of the Year.

For further insights into the experience and benefits of working at Haileybury Rendall School, please visit the Employment page on the Haileybury Rendall School website ( https://www.haileyburyrendall.com.au ) and refer to “Careers”.

Haileybury Rendall School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

To apply for this position, you must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.

Applications close on 6 December 2026 at midnight. 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.