Teaching and Learning Advisor – English / Literacy

Northern Territory Government; Australia; On-site; AUD 144,813 - 169,381; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave + 3 days Christmas closedown

3 weeks personal leave

11.5% superannuation

17.5% annual leave loading

Relocation Support

Professional development and career growth

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Northern Territory Government is seeking a Teaching and Learning Advisor specializing in English and Literacy. This full-time role involves leading curriculum initiatives, mentoring educators, and improving literacy outcomes across primary schools in the Northern Territory. Ideal candidates will have a robust understanding of the Australian Curriculum and experience in educational leadership. The position offers an attractive salary package, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading school improvement projects in primary contexts.
• Background in English, literacy and integrated learning for primary years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement curriculum and literacy initiatives.
• Support evidence-based teaching across various schools.
• Enhance student outcomes through strategic advice and professional learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Collaboration

Innovation

Negotiation skills

Education

Understanding of the Australian Curriculum

Job description

Teaching and Learning Advisor – English / Literacy

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Northern Territory Government provided pay range

This range is provided by Northern Territory Government. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$169,381.00/yr - A$169,381.00/yr

Senior Teacher 2 - Remuneration Package Range $169,381 (including salary $144,813)

Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment Preschool and Primary Years

Darwin

Ongoing vacancy available

• Lead strategic curriculum and literacy initiatives in primary schools
• Coach, mentor and support evidence-based teaching across regions
• Collaborate with schools and stakeholders in urban and remote areas

Drive curriculum improvement and boost literacy outcomes across NT primary schools.

The Role

As the Teaching and Learning Advisor in the Early Years and Primary team, you'll lead and implement strategies to enhance student outcomes, leveraging your expertise in curriculum, teaching, and assessment to provide advice, professional learning, and develop resources.

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) offers culturally responsive support to early childhood settings and schools, enhancing outcomes for Territory children. TLS provides quality teaching and learning services, transition support, policy coordination, and strategic implementation of government priorities, while advising senior executives and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Improving literacy outcomes is a priority and we strive to be innovative and strategic in our approaches to optimise engagement with schools within and across the six regions in the NT.

About you

You’re an education leader who thrives on collaboration, innovation and wants to make a Territory-wide impact. To be successful in this role you’ll need to have:

• A sound understanding of the Australian Curriculum with a focus in English, literacy and integrated learning approaches for primary years (Transition to Year 6) with local application.
• Proven experience in coordinating or leading, and completing, school improvement projects in primary school contexts
• Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring to implement evidence-based, differentiated approaches in primary school contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in and across teams to achieve agreed outcomes.
• High level of interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and cross-cultural skills, to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders in urban and remote school contexts.
• Experience in developing, leading, and evaluating professional learning for curriculum delivery, pedagogy, and assessment in the primary years.

The Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package
• Relocation Support
• 6 weeks annual leave + 3 days Christmas closedown leave
• 3 weeks personal leave
• 11.5% superannuation
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Professional development and career growth
• Professional and supportive work environment
• Access to flexible working arrangements

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Suzi Burgess on 08 8944 9313 or [e-mail]

Quote vacancy number: 37390

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Training, Education, and Other

• Industries

  Government Relations Services and Education

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