Secondary English Teacher
HARKE Recruitment
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- Location
- Northern Territory
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
English Teacher – Secondary School | Darwin, NT
Teach English within a leading independent school offering the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with opportunities for senior English and Literature specialists.
Location: Darwin, Northern Territory
School Type: Independent, co-educational P–12
Employment: Full-time, ongoing
Commencement: Term 1, January 2027
Positions Available: 2
About the School
HARKE Recruitment has partnered with a leading independent, co-educational school in Darwin, offering a strong academic culture, high expectations and a commitment to student wellbeing. The school delivers the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in its senior years and benefits from close connections with a well-established interstate school network. Teachers are supported through collaborative curriculum development, professional learning and opportunities to contribute to a broad range of academic and co-curricular programs.
About the Role
Two opportunities are available for qualified Secondary English Teachers to join the school from Term 1, 2027.
The positions involve teaching English within the Secondary School, with the ability to teach Humanities highly relevant. Teachers with experience in VCE English, senior secondary English or English Literature are particularly encouraged to apply.
These opportunities would suit teachers who value academic achievement, positive student relationships and collaborative teaching practices.
Skills and Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and academically rigorous Secondary English programs, with opportunities to teach Humanities and senior secondary English.
- Create inclusive and supportive classrooms that prioritise student wellbeing, safeguarding and academic progress.
- Communicate effectively with students and families, providing meaningful assessment, feedback and reporting.
- Collaborate with English teaching colleagues to develop curriculum resources, assessments and effective teaching strategies.
- Contribute to curriculum improvement, professional learning and the school's co-curricular and pastoral programs.
Requirements
- Recognised Secondary teaching qualifications with English as a teaching specialisation.
- Demonstrated capacity to teach Secondary English; VCE English or Literature teaching capability is highly desirable.
- Ability to teach Humanities or an additional teaching method will be viewed favourably.
- Registration with, or eligibility for registration with, the Northern Territory Teacher Registration Board (NTTRB).
- Eligibility to obtain an NT Ochre Card.
- Full Australian working rights.
- Two professional referees and completion of HARKE's safeguarding and onboarding requirements.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Teach the VCE curriculum within an independent school in Darwin.
- Opportunities for teachers with senior English, Literature and Humanities expertise.
- Access to an established interstate education network.
- A strong focus on student achievement, wellbeing and professional collaboration.
- Full-time, ongoing employment from January 2027.
Apply Now
Whether you are an experienced English specialist or a developing teacher looking to strengthen your senior secondary expertise, this is an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing teaching team.
Apply through HARKE Recruitment with your CV for a confidential discussion.
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