Professional Learning
"To Recognise Teacher Excellence is to Recognise the Future"
Independent Schools of the Northern Territory (ISNT) is committed to providing robust professional learning opportunities to Member Schools. Offering pathways that strengthen teaching practice and improves student outcomes.
We support schools to:
- Build succession pathways that enables staff to grow in their roles and strengthen leadership teams.
- Embed place-based learning that reflects the NT context and ensures professional learning is culturally and locally relevant.
- Lead with innovation by delivering professional learning recognised nationally for its relevance and impact.
Professional Learning 2027
Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) Educator Course
Dates: Coordinated by request on an individual school basis
Designed For: School Leaders, Wellbeing Teams, Teachers & Support Staff
The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum (KS:CPC) is a child safety and respectful relationships curriculum providing age and developmentally appropriate activities for children and young people from birth to year 12 (age 17+).
Leadership Collective (Darwin)
Dates: 2-3 March, 18-19 May, 17-18 August, 2 November 2027
Designed For: Aspiring Leaders & Middle Leaders
Build leadership skills by leading real change. This year long program gives participants hands‑on experience driving an improvement initiative in their school - strengthening decision‑making, communication and confidence.
Introduction to Leadership Coaching (Growth Coaching International)
Dates: 25-26 May 2027
Designed For: Designed for coaches, leaders of teaching and learning, and others in roles that support teacher growth
Introduction to Leadership Coaching is a practical program that equips educators with the GCI coaching approach, frameworks, skills and mindset needed to lead effective coaching and feedback conversations with confidence.
Safe and Supportive De-escalation of Behaviours Training
Dates: TBA
Designed For: Teaching staff
This program helps Northern Territory educators build their understanding of vulnerable children and young people and apply positive, evidence-based approaches to managing behaviours of concern in inclusive school environments.
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