Whenever possible all the staff of a school should be involved with the children. For many staff contact with children is the best reward for their interest in working in a school environment and for their expertise with children. Such contact is possible when everyone accepts some responsibility for school and classroom administration. Teachers in the Northern Territory are a part of a school community and of a larger network of professional people who are involved with students education. Defining one's role in this and taking on the responsibility of this role can at times be difficult and confusing but with the support of the team it is rewarding as well as challenging.
Schools have the capacity to use staff in many ways.
Plan collaborative activities for a portion of a day Become critical friends in their area of expertise, generating possibilities for teachers and the school to consider. Additional non-contact time can be provided through teachers sharing time and groups. It should be just as acceptable in education as it is expected to be in business. As part of a team a teacher wears many hats. Not the least of which is as a valued member of the staff who has responsibilities to a diverse group of people.