Prior to commencement

This page provides advice for those who have won a new teaching role in an NTG school.

Contacting your new principal is a good way to learn more about the school, students and the community.

You may want to ask your principal about:

• student cohort
• literacy and numeracy programs used in the school
• specialist teachers
• details of the first day/week at the school.

If you’re going to teach in a remote school, you may want to ask your principal about:

• the main languages spoken in the community
• how far your house is from the school and if it is in walking distance
• the appropriate dress for males and females in the community
• who will meet you on arrival in the community
• the essentials you should bring
• the provision and reliability of internet and phone services
• health/banking/food/transport services in the community
• access in and out of the community in wet and dry seasons
• details of your first day/week at the school e.g. support, classes, mentoring
• preparation before you arrive in the community
• details of the literacy and numeracy programs used in the school.