Find purpose beyond the classroom and transform lives in the heart of Australia

Earn between $90,000 and $130,000 plus relocation, housing, and generous salary packaging

Experience the freedom to teach with impact in a culturally rich, trauma-informed environment

Yirara College: A School with Purpose

Yirara College is a Christian boarding school located just outside Alice Springs. We serve Indigenous students aged twelve and above from remote communities across the Northern Territory and neighbouring regions. Our mission is to provide a holistic education that supports academic growth, spiritual development, and cultural identity.

Located on a 32-hectare campus, Yirara offers an immersive learning and boarding environment that promotes English fluency, life skills, and a deep respect for Aboriginal culture. We are a unique school, driven by purpose and committed to preparing students for success in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous contexts. We are not just a school — we are a community, united in shaping the next generation of Indigenous leaders.

For more information, please visit our website: www.yirara.nt.edu.au

A Role That Means More

Your first few weeks will be about connection, not necessarily content.

New teachers take time to acclimate to the remote setting, building familiarity with the land, the pace of life in Central Australia, and the unique school environment. You’ll be supported with housing and welcomed into a close-knit professional community focused on collaboration and shared purpose. New teachers are provided with housing and welcomed into a close-knit school community. During this transition, your priority will be building trust with your students — sometimes spending your initial time focused solely on relationships, not formal lessons. This is an environment where walking alongside students, not standing over them, is how you succeed. Trauma-informed practice, patience, and cultural respect are essential, and your personal adaptability will shape how smoothly you adjust.

We are seeking educators primarily for middle school classrooms, but we also welcome applications from primary-trained teachers with strong curriculum knowledge and a flexible mindset.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Delivering engaging, flexible lessons using EAL/D methodologies

Focusing on building strong, trusting relationships with students

Designing relevant, student-centred learning beyond the textbook

Collaborating with aides and fellow teachers to enhance outcomes

Managing classroom dynamics in a trauma-informed environment

Supporting student wellbeing through pastoral care approaches

Bring Your Passion, Lead with Empathy and Humility

To qualify, you will need NT Teacher Registration (or the ability to obtain it), and a current Working With Children Clearance (Ochre Card). Accreditation with Lutheran Education Australia is also required, or willingness to obtain it.

A minimum of 1–2 years of classroom experience is ideal, though we welcome passionate graduates.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

Experience teaching EAL/D or linguistically diverse students

Understanding of adolescent development and trauma-informed practice

Proficiency with ICT and innovative learning tools

Confidence adapting curriculum for student engagement

Familiarity with culturally responsive pedagogy and Indigenous education

As our ideal candidate, you will bring excellent communication, empathy, and patience. You should be highly adaptable, culturally aware, and non-judgmental — someone who understands that flexibility is essential to build trust and succeed in a trauma-informed, student-led environment.

This is a role for someone ready to leave the mainstream behind and rediscover why they became a teacher — to make a real impact, in a place where your presence truly matters.

Teach with Us, Thrive with Us

You’ll receive a competitive salary between $90,000 and $130,000, depending on your skills and experience. Additional benefits include:

Relocation assistance (negotiable based on individual circumstances)

Fully subsidised accommodation for the first 12 months

6 weeks annual leave

As a not-for-profit with DGR and PBI status, Yirara offers salary packaging up to $17,000 in additional pre-tax benefits

Travel allowance following six months' probation

Supportive induction and onboarding

A rewarding, community-based teaching experience unlike any other

Ready to Teach With Purpose?

If you’re seeking more than just a job, and want to join a school where your teaching can create real change, we encourage you to apply today!