Literacy Leader - System wide
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English as Additional Language
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Early childhood
Closing date
31 October 2026
Posted 8 Oct 2026
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Role description
About us:
Catholic Education NT operates 18 Catholic schools across the Northern Territory, from Early Learning to Secondary, including five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre, and five remote schools. Our schools are places of learning, connection, and growth, guided by the values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion, and Love.
The position:
As a System-Wide Literacy Leader (formally titled Education Officer: Literacy), you'll provide system-level support to schools across Catholic Education NT, strengthening whole-school literacy through evidence-based instruction, data-informed practice, and high-quality curriculum support for educators in remote, regional, and urban school communities. You'll join the Teaching and Learning team, reporting to the Leader of Teaching and Learning.
Why work for Catholic Education NT?
Move your expertise beyond a single school. In this role, you'll shape how literacy is taught across 18 schools, including remote communities, with your work felt in classrooms, schools, and communities.
- Annual salary of $146,938 plus super
- Relocation assistance available
- Working hours: 35 hours per week
- Five weeks of annual leave, plus additional leave entitlements
- Salary packaging & novated leasing options (up to $15,900)
- Employee rewards program offering discounts at over 450 retailers
- Discounted school fees for children attending Catholic schools
- Access to learning, development, and leadership opportunities
- Additional benefits when working with or visiting remote schools
- Free on-site parking - Berrimah office
Key responsibilit…