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Papunya School, located in the red centre of Northern Territory, is urgently seeking new teaching staff. The call out comes at a critical time in Australia’s education history, with teacher shortages reported across the nation. Christine Munro, Papunya Schools’ recently appointed principal, placed the call out for teachers looking to make a difference in remote Indigenous education. Located in one of the most culturally rich regions of Australia, Papunya School offers prospective teaching staff a plethora of opportunities for career growth and development. 

The Watarrka Foundation’s support of Papunya School stems from its deep commitment to the education outcomes of young Indigenous people, as well as its strong ties with Christine, who was principal of the Watarrka School for past eight years. Christine continues to work closely with the school in Watarrka despite its closure in early 2022.

For those interested in teaching opportunities at Papunya School, please refer to Christine call out below. We also encourage you to email her directly at christine.munro@education.nt.gov.au

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Are you an educator with a desire to make a difference in this world? Papunya school is hiring!

We are seeking 1 preschool and 2 primary teachers, with strengths in music, art, physical education, literacy and/or numeracy.

Living and working in a remote community has its challenges, is not for the faint of heart but offers immense rewards to those with an interest in engaging with the Indigenous peoples of Australia’s Red Centre. 

These roles offer the opportunity to make a difference in remote Indigenous education and a deeply rewarding and a life changing experience.

Papunya is a 400 strong Indigenous community with 100 pre-school to mid-secondary school students. This is the home of Australian Indigenous art, the origin of Central desert dot painting and also home to the Warumpi and Tjupi bands.

We work in close partnership with the Pintupi and Luritja Peoples to develop inclusive Indigenous community centred learning. We have a strong literacy and numeracy base and foster the community’s strengths in music, art and sport.

This is a complex and challenging environment where you will engage and work alongside Indigenous people to lift outcomes, to empower the community, to support the development of paths to positive change. 

If this is YOU jump onto Google maps satellite view, check out the big circles and to CONNECT please email christine.munro@education.nt.gov.au to receive further information. 

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To support the Foundation and our future projects within the Northern Territory, make a donation at www.givenow.com.au/watarrkafoundation