Primary Specialist Teacher | STEM, Arts, PE or Languages | Darwin, NT

Part-time, up to 0.8 FTE | Term 1 2027 | Salary increasing to $100,000–$142,000 + super (full-time equivalent) from March 2027

About the School

HARKE Recruitment has partnered with a welcoming Catholic primary school in Darwin's outer suburbs, approximately 30 minutes from the CBD. The school offers a supportive, inclusive and faith-filled learning environment where positive relationships between staff, students and families are central to its approach to education. As part of Catholic Education Northern Territory, the school is committed to student wellbeing, academic development and providing meaningful learning opportunities. Teachers benefit from a collaborative team environment where their individual expertise and contributions are valued.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Primary Specialist Teacher to join the school from Term 1, 2027. This part-time position offers up to 0.8 FTE (approximately four days per week), with the teaching area negotiable based on the successful candidate's qualifications, expertise and interests.

The school is open to considering teachers specialising in STEM, Visual or Performing Arts, Physical Education or Languages, providing flexibility for educators looking to contribute their particular strengths to a primary school setting.

Graduate through to experienced teachers are encouraged to apply. This opportunity would suit an educator who enjoys specialist teaching, building positive relationships across multiple year levels and contributing to a supportive Catholic school community.

Position Highlights

• Part-time opportunity of up to 0.8 FTE, approximately four days per week.

• Specialist teaching area negotiable, including STEM, Arts, PE or Languages.

• Salary of $96,000–$136,000 + super (full-time equivalent), increasing to $100,000–$142,000 from 3 March 2027.

• Graduate and experienced teachers welcome to apply.

• Supportive Catholic primary school approximately 30 minutes from Darwin CBD.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging specialist learning programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum and the teacher's area of expertise.

• Create an inclusive, safe and positive learning environment that supports student wellbeing, participation and safeguarding.

• Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues to support learning and student development.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership to integrate specialist learning into the wider school curriculum.

• Contribute to whole-school initiatives, professional learning and the school's Catholic ethos and community.

Requirements

• Registration with, or eligibility for registration with, the Northern Territory Teacher Registration Board (NTTRB).

• Relevant tertiary teaching qualifications, with expertise or interest in a specialist primary teaching area.

• Full Australian working rights. Overseas-trained teachers are welcome to apply; visa sponsorship is not available.

• Willingness to support the school's Catholic values and participate in relevant religious education professional development. Personal religious affiliation is not required.

• Ability to provide two professional referees and complete HARKE Recruitment's safeguarding and onboarding requirements, including relevant NT working with children clearances.

How to Apply

If you are a teacher with a passion for STEM, Arts, PE or Languages and are seeking a flexible opportunity to contribute your expertise to a welcoming primary school community, HARKE Recruitment welcomes your application.

Apply now with your current CV or contact HARKE Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.