Upper Primary / Lower Secondary Teacher | (M793)

  • Santa Teresa
  • Catholic Education Northern Territory
We are looking for an Upper Primary / Lower Secondary Class Teacher. We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience work and life in an award winning remote Aboriginal school and community. There are many advantages; FREE accommodation (, allowing you to make financial savings), close proximity to Alice Springs, making a contribution to society and achieving a meaningful quality of life. Ltyentye Apurte Catholic School (LACS) is a K - 12 school in Ltyentye Apurte / Santa Teresa, a medium-sized Aboriginal Catholic community located 82 KM south east of Alice Springs. There are approximately 135 student on roll and 44 staff. The school has small class sizes and features specialist facilities including a community library, STEM and food technology rooms. Every classroom has access to the Internet, PCs, laptops, iPads and SMARTboards (IWBs). English is the second or third language for most students at the school, and the Arrernte language & culture program is a key focus of the curriculum at LACS. Teachers work as members of a team in partnership with local Aboriginal people and Arrernte Assistant Teachers. Staff members live in close proximity to each other and the school. For more information on the school visit : School Website School Facebook Page Interested applicants are invited to make enquiries with Robert Dreise , Principal, LACS. Telephone : 0423260922 . Applicants need to submit an application letter and current CV with certified copies of qualifications, including three recent professional referees to : Applications close at 5 : 00pm on 6 August 2023. ABOUT CATHOLIC EDUCATION NT Teaching over 5000 students across the NT in five Aboriginal Schools, nine Primary Schools and three Colleges. Head office is located in Berrimah. Catholic schools offer a high quality, yet affordable education alternative. Our broad academic curriculum is taught in a inclusive, faith filled learning community. Catholic schools use the latest technology. We focus on cutting edge evidence based research to teach students skills for tomorrows world . Our focus is to teach the whole child practical life skills like persistence, problem solving and getting along. Catholic Schools encourage creativity and sustainability. You will be working as part of a highly motivated team of teachers. Supported by specialist teachers, inclusion support advisors, psychologists, counsellors, occupational and speech therapists as well as our school management, HR and financial services.