Work with Us At Living Waters!
Join a team that teaches with heart, culture and imagination.
Living Waters Lutheran School Alice Springs/Mparntwe is a small, vibrant independent primary school delivering faith-informed, evidence-driven education in the heart of Central Australia. We’re seeking creative, courageous and compassionate educators who want to make a real difference — for students, families and community.
Why teach at Living Waters?
Real impact in a regional setting
We combine research-informed practice with local knowledge to deliver measurable improvements in literacy and numeracy. Our students come from diverse backgrounds (over 20% identify as Indigenous), and your teaching will directly support strong learning gains and genuine community outcomes.
Culture-forward, place-centred learning
Our weekly Language & On Country cultural learning program — led by Arrernte educators — is central to school life. You’ll teach alongside community knowledge holders and help students build pride in place, identity and belonging.
Creative, contemporary practice
We offer a strong Project-Based Learning program, a 1:1 iPad learning environment, and a dynamic arts- and play-based curriculum that prioritises deep thinking, creativity and student agency. If you love designing hands-on learning experiences and trying bold pedagogies, you’ll fit right in.
Values-led workplace
Our approach is underpinned by the Growing Deep: Free to Flourish ethos — relational, purposeful, compassionate and adventurous. These values shape our programs, partnerships and staff culture.
What we offer our educators
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A purpose-driven role in a small school where your work is visible and valued.
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Opportunities to co-teach with specialists (Arts, Culture, STEM) and to lead cross-curriculum projects.
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A chance to work with Arrernte cultural educators and be part of On Country programs.
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An innovative teaching environment with 1:1 iPads and a focus on technology for learning.
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Professional learning grounded in evidence, data and practice — with collegial coaching and reflective planning time.
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A warm, community-focused staff culture that celebrates creativity, curiosity and wellbeing.
Note: specific employment conditions (salary, allowances, relocation support) are provided in role listings or via the school’s HR team.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from educators who are:
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Qualified teachers (or eligible) with a strong commitment to primary education.
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Open to culturally responsive practice and community partnership.
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Curious about project-based and play-based learning approaches.
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Passionate about the arts, technology or outdoor/On Country learning (desirable but not essential).
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Ready to contribute to a supportive, collaborative staff team.
We actively encourage applications from First Nations educators and candidates with experience in regional and remote education.
Professional growth & collaboration
Living Waters is a place for practitioners who want to grow: through classroom practice, research partnerships, specialist collaboration and community-engaged projects. We work from evidence and reflection — but we also experiment, learn and iterate together. If you’re interested in shaping new models of regional education, this is the school for you.
Hear it firsthand — visit us
We warmly invite prospective staff to visit Living Waters. See learning in action, meet our Arrernte educators, and experience how our curriculum links classroom work to community, Country and wellbeing. Contact us to arrange a tour or an informal conversation.
How to apply
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View current vacancies at Teachers On Net - Living Waters Lutheran School.
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Submit a cover letter outlining your teaching philosophy and CV / resume.
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and a school visit.
Contact:
Living Waters Lutheran School
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (08) 8950 0700
Address: Corner Albrecht Drive & Kramer Street, Alice Springs NT
If you want to teach in a school where cultural connection, creative learning and measurable student growth come together — where your classroom practice is supported by community and evidence — come work with us. At Living Waters you’ll be part of an exemplar of regional, independent schooling that is pragmatic, compassionate and bold in its vision for the future of children.
Work with us. Teach with purpose. Help children flourish.