Catherine Way

School Leader and Teacher

Greater Darwin Area

About

Strategic education leader with over a decade of experience driving whole school improvement, curriculum innovation and assessment reform. Proven track record of elevating student outcomes through evidence-based practice, data-informed decision making and high-impact professional learning. Adept at uniting diverse stakeholders – teachers, families and community partners – to create inclusive, future-focussed school culture. Ready to lead as Principal by leveraging strong governance, financial planning and capacity-building skills to achieve sustained growth.

Experience

  • Teaching and Learning Advisor at NT Department of Education and Training
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Department of Education and Training (Full-time · 7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Manager Digital Alignment and Relationships
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Assistant Principal
      Aug 2020 - Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos

    • Senior Teacher
      Jan 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Programs Co-ordinator, Early Years (STEM) at Museums Victoria
    Nov 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Delivering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) professional learning workshops for Kindergarten educators and developing STEM education programs for early learners visiting Melbourne Museum and Scienceworks.

  • Teacher at NT Department of Education and Training
    Jul 2011 - Oct 2017 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    Supporting teachers and students across F - 6 in teaching and learning using Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies. Collaborating with teaching staff to build capacity across the school for inquiry learning in the classroom.

  • Education Officer at Museum and Art Gallery of the NT
    Aug 2006 - Jan 2008 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Designed and delivered a wide variety of dynamic and engaging exhibitions and educational materials (linked to NT Curriculum Framework) including displays and interactive elements for permanent and temporary exhibitions.