Description
Are you passionate about improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for children and young people? This is your opportunity to work alongside local educators and leaders in Nauru to help shape a more inclusive and effective education system.
Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.
Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .
The opportunity
- Appointment until 30 June 2026
- Short Term Adviser role with inputs of approx. 80 days per year with travel to Nauru
Nauru Education Program
The NEP Literacy and Numeracy Adviser will play a pivotal role in strengthening the quality of teaching and learning to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes across Nauru's education system. This role focuses on early years and primary education, with additional support for disengaged secondary students. The Adviser will deliver technical advice, coaching, and professional development to educators, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure inclusive and effective learning strategies.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver professional development and coaching to teachers and principals.
- Support inclusive, student-centred pedagogy and instructional leadership.
- Collaborate with NEP team members to develop teaching resources and exemplar lessons.
- Analyse benchmarking data and contribute to planning and reporting.
- Promote community engagement in literacy and numeracy development.
- Support re-engagement strategies for students outside mainstream education.
Selection criteria
- A relevant graduate or postgraduate qualification and at least 10 years of teaching experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in literacy and numeracy instruction using student-centred, inclusive approaches.
- Proven ability to deliver professional development and coaching to educators and school leaders.
- Experience using data to inform teaching practices and improve learning outcomes.
- Strong curriculum development skills and knowledge of inclusive education practices.
- Experience working in low-resource environments, ideally in the Pacific region.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with government and community stakeholders.
- English language proficiency, demonstrated through study or work in English-speaking contexts.
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How to apply
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Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded.
Please submit:
- Resume
- Statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria
Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) 6 August 2025
Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Why Tetra Tech International Development?
As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.
Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.
Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.
Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com or phone (08) 8375 4400.
Position Type
Project opportunity
Region
Australia and Indo-Pacific Teams and Clients
Sector
Education (International Development)
Additional Information- Organization: 755 COZ
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