The Language and Cultural Learning Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality language instruction in Mandarin Chinese to students at The Essington School. This role focuses on fostering language proficiency while enhancing students' understanding of the associated cultures. The ideal candidate will create an engaging classroom environment that promotes language acquisition and cultural appreciation, develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance the language program.

The Language and Cultural Learning Teacher will report directly to the Head of Improvement and Innovation.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

1. Teaching certification or licensure in Mandarin Chinese both written and spoken.
2. Proficiency in the Language being taught.
3. Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
4. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of theory relating to language learning, professional standards and approved learning frameworks, and contemporary understanding of evidence-based best practice approaches to teaching and learning.

Desirable:

1. Previous teaching experience in the chosen language.
2. Flexibility and competency to teach across other subject areas.

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To Apply: provide your Resume and a one-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the form below or email to HR@essington.nt.edu.au

We invite applications from qualified HPE and Outdoor Education Teachers (7-12) to join our Essington School team, permanent and fixed positions are available.

We offer:

• A competitive salary package
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation support
• Recognition of prior service, including transfer of leave entitlements

Essential Requirements:

• Degree and/or post graduate qualification in Education
• NT Working with Children check (OCHRE Card)
• Registration with the NT Teacher Registration Board

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The primary responsibility of the ICT Support Officer will be to provide a high level of customer service to staff and students in resolving ICT issues and fulfilling and supporting educational and administrative requirements for ICT services. As a member of the small Information and Communications Technology team, the ICT Support Officer will use their exceptional technical skills and their passion for solving real-world problems to assist the various key stakeholders to make effective use of ICT systems as well as guide users in understanding and receiving greatest benefit from their use. The ICT Support Officer will report directly to the Director of ICLT.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Information Technology or a related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in ICT Support
• NT Working with Children check (OCHRE Card)

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To Apply: provide your Resume and a one-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the form below or email to HR@essington.nt.edu.au

The People and Culture Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of the school’s payroll function, while providing support across key human resources processes. This includes recruitment, onboarding, compliance, records management and staff welfare. The position plays an important role in supporting the Principal/Chief Executive Officer and the Business Manager to ensure that both payroll and human resources functions are delivered professionally and effectively.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Qualification in human resources, payroll or accounting.
• Demonstrated experience in payroll processing and human resources administration.
• Knowledge of awards, agreements and employment legislation.
• Proficiency with payroll/human resources information systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the proven ability to prioritise to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills, with the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively across all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership of tasks and sound problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to produce clear, coherent and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and uphold confidentiality.

Desirable

• Experience in the not‑for‑profit sector.

Personal Qualities

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build constructive working relationships.
• Positive disposition and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Discretion, initiative and strong personal organisation.
• Willingness to support the mission and values of The Essington School

Appointment Conditions

This is a permanent position, classified at the School Officer Level 5 rate under the School’s Enterprise Agreement. Specific hours and commencement arrangements will be confirmed at offer.

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To Apply: provide your Resume and a one-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the form below or email to HR@essington.nt.edu.au