Primary Teacher – Junior School | Darwin, NT

Join a leading independent Junior School with a strong focus on explicit teaching, academic growth and positive student relationships.

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 an academically focused and inclusive learning environment from the primary through senior years. The Junior School uses an established Explicit Teaching Model to develop strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and student learning. Teachers benefit from collaborative curriculum planning, professional development and connections to a wider independent school network, alongside a school culture that places high value on both student achievement and wellbeing.

About the Role

Two full-time, ongoing opportunities are available for qualified Primary Teachers to join the Junior School in January 2027.

The school is seeking enthusiastic and capable educators who can deliver structured, engaging learning experiences, build strong relationships with students and contribute positively to a collaborative teaching environment.

Teachers with experience in explicit instruction, literacy and numeracy development or evidence-informed classroom practices will be well suited to these opportunities.

Specific year-level allocations will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Primary curriculum programs using explicit instruction and evidence-informed teaching practices.

• Establish safe, inclusive and well-managed classrooms that support students' academic, social and emotional development.

• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and maintaining effective communication with families.

• Collaborate with Junior School colleagues to develop teaching resources, assessments and differentiated learning opportunities.

• Contribute to professional learning, curriculum improvement and the school's co-curricular and wider school activities.

Requirements

• Recognised Primary teaching qualifications.

• Strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to deliver effective literacy and numeracy instruction.

• Knowledge of, or willingness to develop expertise in, explicit instruction and structured teaching approaches.

• 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?

• Established explicit teaching approach supporting strong learning outcomes.

• Collaborative Junior School teaching environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and curriculum collaboration.

• A strong school culture focused on student achievement, belonging and wellbeing.

• Full-time, ongoing employment commencing January 2027.

Apply Now

If you are a Primary Teacher who values structured teaching, positive classroom relationships and a collaborative school community, HARKE Recruitment welcomes your application.

Apply through HARKE Recruitment with your CV to discuss the opportunity and preferred primary year levels.