
Our Team
Confident. Independent. Resilient.
Leadership

Principal
Donna Bryant

The School Principal leads the school community by fostering a positive learning environment, supporting staff and students, and guiding strategic direction and educational outcomes.

Assistant Principal
Jessica Screaigh

The Assistant Principal supports school leadership, coordinates the Read Write Inc. (RWI) program and tutoring, and leads the Student Leaders body to foster student voice, responsibility, and targeted learning support.

Senior Teacher
Sara Miller

Inclusion and Engagement Senior Teacher coordinates intervention programs, leads EAP meetings with families to ensure students receive the support they need, and supports Tier 2 and 3 students by addressing their individual learning needs throughout their educational journey.

Digital & Data Manager
Melinda Sauer

The Digital and Data Manager leads the strategic use of technology and data systems across the school, ensuring effective operations while enabling data-informed planning for future growth and improvement.

Business Manager
Madi Stubbs

The Business Manager oversees the school’s financial, administrative, and operational functions, ensuring effective school operational management to support teaching, learning, and school improvement.
Teachers

Cubs & Preschool Teacher
Kerryn Hart
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The Preschool and KSA Cubs Teacher supports young learners as they begin formal schooling through play based online learning, fostering curiosity, social development, and early learning foundations.

Transition Teacher
Hayley Walker
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The Transition Teacher leads the transition class, supporting students as they move into the school environment and helping them build confidence and readiness for their learning journey.

Transition & EY PB Teacher
Shania Potter
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The Transition Teacher leads the transition class, supporting students as they begin their school journey and also teaches early years students enrolled in paper-based learning, helping them build foundational skills.

Year 1 Teacher
Katie Camilleri
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The Year 1 Teacher supports students as they build foundational literacy and numeracy skills, fostering confidence and independence in their early primary years.

Year 2 Teacher
Kelly Thompson
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The Year 2 Teacher supports students as they transition from early years into primary schooling, fostering foundational skills and confidence for continued learning.
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Year 3 Teacher
Alysia Bader
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The Year 3 Teacher supports students as they strengthen foundational skills and develop greater independence in their learning.

Year 4 Teacher
Ben Rankin
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The Year 4 Teacher nurtures students’ growing independence and learning skills, laying the foundation for upper primary success.

Year 5 Teacher
Caitlyn Smith
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The Year 5 Teacher supports students in building independence and academic confidence while preparing them for the transition into their final year of primary school.

Year 6 Teacher
Elizabeth Hawker
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​The Year 6 Teacher supports students in their final year of primary school and helps guide their transition to high school, whether to boarding schools, other NT schools, or into KSA’s middle years program.

Paper Based Primary & H/PE
Mon Henry
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The Specialist Teacher delivers Linked Learning Projects to students from Transition to Year 6, teaches HPE to Years 3 to 6, leads NTVSA electives for Years 5 to 9, and supports paper-based students in Years 3 to 6.

Year 8 Home Room Teacher
Brook Darby
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The Year 8 Home Room Teacher supports students in their middle years journey and teaches Maths and Science to Years 7 to 9, fostering critical thinking, problem solving skills, and readiness for senior secondary learning.

Year 9 Home Room Teacher
Tom Elliot
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The Year 9 Home Room Teacher supports students in their final year of middle school, teaches SEL, World of Work, and HPE to Years 7 to 9, while working closely with Year 9 students on their individual transition pathways and preparing them for senior schooling and other learning avenues.

Inclusion and Wellbeing Teacher
Sara Miller
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Inclusion and Engagement Senior Teacher coordinates intervention programs, leads EAP meetings with families to ensure students receive the support they need, and supports Tier 2 and 3 students by addressing their individual learning needs throughout their educational journey.

Inclusion and Wellbeing Teacher
Danielle Grieves
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The Inclusion Teacher supports students with diverse learning needs by delivering tailored instruction, collaborating with staff and families, and ensuring inclusive practices that promote engagement and success for every learner.

Inclusion and Wellbeing Teacher
Adrian Dougherty

The Inclusion Teacher & Middle Years HASS teacher supports students with diverse learning needs and also teaches HASS subjects to Years 7 to 9 students, fostering inclusive practices and engaging students in meaningful learning across both academic and social emotional domains.
Specialist Staff

Family Support Coordinator
Megan Prime

The Family Support Coordinator welcomes and onboards new students and families into the school community, supporting both current and new home tutors, and organises home tutor conferences to ensure a smooth and connected educational experience.

Special Teacher - ART
Jenny Grahek

The Art Teacher delivers engaging Art programs including Dance, Visual Arts, Drama, and Media Art for students from Year 1 to Year 9, and also provides specialist art teaching to schools without access to an art teacher.

Curriculum Writer
Tanya Lambert

The Curriculum Specialist reviews and quality-checks all curriculum developed by KSA teachers, ensuring alignment, consistency, and high standards across the school’s teaching and learning programs.

Inclusion Teacher
Paul Drewitt

The Inclusion Teacher at KSA Connect in Darwin provides face-to-face special education teaching and support, offering inclusive learning opportunities tailored to the needs of students based in Darwin.
Tutors

Early Years Tutor
Torie Gill

The Early Years Tutor supports students in Years 1 and 2 by providing targeted individual and small group support, helping to strengthen foundational skills and meet diverse learning needs.

Early Years Tutor
Darcy Turner

The Early Years Tutor supports preschool and transition students in building foundational skills, while also providing targeted individual and small group support across the school to meet students diverse learning needs.

Primary Years Tutor
Sophie Klein

The Primary Years Tutor supports students in Years 5 and 6 to extend their learning through focused individual and small group support, while also assisting learners across the school to build skills and reach their full potential.

Tutor Mentor & Primary Years Tutor
Abbie Gilchrist

The Tutor Mentor supports all tutors across the school through guidance and collaboration, while also delivering targeted individual and small group support to students in Years 3 and 4 and beyond to strengthen learning outcomes.

Middle Years Tutor
Felicity Fulcher

The Middle Years Tutor supports students in Years 7 to 9 by delivering targeted individual and small group instruction, helping to strengthen academic skills and confidence across the school.

Inclusion Tutor
Amanda Hilder

The Inclusion Tutor supports students at KSA Connect and works closely with the Inclusion and Engagement team to provide tailored academic and wellbeing support that fosters belonging and success.
Administration Staff

Business Manager
Madi Stubbs

The Business Manager oversees the school’s financial, administrative, and operational functions, ensuring effective school operational management to support teaching, learning, and school improvement.

Mailroom & Library Officer
Melanie Gardiner

​The Library and Mailroom Officer supports the school community by curating a diverse library, fostering a love of reading, while ensuring efficient mailroom operations that support timely access to resources for families.

Administration
Mary Lynch

The Reception and Indigenous Support Officer warmly welcomes and supports all members of the school community, while fostering strong cultural connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
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Groundsman
Greg Wright

​The Maintenance and Groundsman ensures the school grounds and facilities are safe, clean, and well-maintained, while also supporting school events by driving the bus during Inschools activities.
Digital & Data Staff

Digital & Data Manager
Melinda Sauer

The Digital and Data Manager leads the strategic use of technology and data systems across the school, ensuring effective operations while enabling data-informed planning for future growth and improvement.

Digital Officer
Steven Smets

The Digital Officer supports teaching and learning by managing digital platforms, enhancing access to technology, and promoting innovative digital practices across the school.

Digital Support Officer & Tutor
Leah Kneipp

The Digital Support Officer and Tutor ensures the smooth operation of digital systems and hardware across the school, promotes the school community through dynamic digital content and supports student learning with personalised academic assistance.

Enrolment & Data Officer
Jodee Dahl

The Data Officer ensures accurate and timely management of student attendance, enrolment, and school data, ensuring data integrity that supports the school community.
Join our team in 2026!
Expression of interest are now open for 2026 teaching opportunities. Join a passionate team delivering innovative education to students across remote Northern Territory. If you're ready to teach beyond the classroom and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
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Available teaching positions:
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Early Years Teacher (Year 1)
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Primary Years Teacher (Year 5)
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Middle Years Teacher (Years 7-9)​
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For more information or to enquire:
​Donna Bryant
(08) 8965 1550

Why Teach at KSA?
Benefits: NT Teachers are the highest paid in the country! Relocation and various allowances also available.
Explore the Outback: Experience the charm and beauty of Katherine, NT, and its stunning surrounding outback.
Contact Us: donna.bryant1@education.nt.gov.au
