The Department of Education employs teachers that come from a range of backgrounds and educational specialisations. Our teachers deliver quality learning across the Northern Territory.
Learn more about teaching in the Territory as some of our teachers share their stories.
Meet Rupert
Rupert is a Special Education Teacher at Centralian Senior College, Alice Springs. Originally from South Africa, Rupert had planned to stay in Alice Springs, and that was 15 years ago. Alice Springs is now his home.
Meet Aimee
Aimee is a Year 5/6 Teacher at Braitling Primary School, Alice Springs. Aimee originally moved to Alice Springs from the Gold Coast 3 years ago.
Meet Paddy
Paddy is a Graduate Teacher who has recently relocated to Alice Springs from the Queensland. Paddy was supported by the department with accommodation in Alice Springs and is involved in the Graduate Teacher program. Paddy's advice to new graduates is "if you've got a sense of adventure and you like being outdoors, do something different and out of your comfort zone, and try teaching in Alice Springs".
Meet Damien
Damien is a Teacher at Casuarina Street Primary School in Katherine in the majestic Big Rivers region.
Meet Paige
Paige is a Classroom Teacher at Bradshaw Primary School in Alice Springs.
Meet Wellington
Wellington is a Classroom Teacher at Centralian Middle School in Alice Springs.
Meet Emma
Emma is a Transition Teacher at Berry Springs Primary School. Originally from Western Australia, she moved to the Territory for teaching career opportunities. Now, three years later, Emma expresses she has no regrets and says she can’t see herself going back anytime soon.
Meet Matt
Matt is a Year 6 Teacher at Gillen Primary School. He is a 29-year-old Arrernte man who is described as “passionate about making positive long-term changes in the lives of his students”. He attributes his career growth to the amount of opportunity and support around him.
Meet Melissa
Melissa is a Special Education Teacher at Nemarluk School. She moved up to the Territory from Geelong to complete teaching placements at three Darwin schools and instantly fell in love with the lifestyle.
Meet Jemma
Growing up, Jemma was a School of the Air student in Katherine and is a proud, born and bred, Territorian. Jemma reflects on teaching her first class and an interstate excursion where she accompanied students on their first airplane ride. Jemma is now the Assistant Principal at a rural primary school and is passionate about watching students grow into capable citizens.
Meet Amy
Amy returned to Alice Springs to secure employment after completing her study. Amy identifies the endless opportunities that a community like Alice Springs has on offer, including: specialising in a particular subject areas and senior and leadership positions. Watch the joy on Amy’s face as she talks about the job satisfaction she gets from watching the children progress.
Meet Nicole
Nicole enrolled in Charles Darwin University as a mature aged student and has now been teaching for nine years. Prior to teaching Nicole travelled Australia for 10 years, working in the hospitality industry.
Meet Renez
Renez is a teacher at Casuarina Street Primary School in Katherine. In this video Renez shares her story about the excitement and adventure of taking up a teaching position in the NT. "My reason for choosing teaching was to be a role model for my brothers and sisters and also my other family members."
