About Us

In 1995 the Northern Territory Joint Council of Professional Teachers' Association Incorporated was established.

In 2015 the Northern Territory Joint Council changed its name to the Professional Teachers’ Association of the Northern Territory. (the PTANT) The change in name better reflects the professional work of professional teaching associations and their volunteer members.

The PTANT nominates one person to the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory. The current nominee is committed to fulfilling the functions of the Board in the most effective and professional manner possible. 

PTANT currently has observer status on the Northern Territory Board of Studies. PTANT will be looking to work closely with the new Board when it comes into existence later in the year.

2024 - 2025 Executive Management Committee

Steve Hawkins – Ambrose Nicholls-Skene | Member Association – Geography & History Teachers Association NT

Vice President – Karlie Weinert | Member Association – Australian Teachers of Media NT

Treasurer – Vacant

Secretary – Vacant

Public Officer - Jane Kennedy | Member Association - Art Educators of the Northern Territory

Executive Member - Candice Slingerland | Member Association - Language Teachers' Association of the NT

Executive Member – Jemima Saunders | Member Association – Art Educators of the Northern Territory

Executive Member - Carolyn Knutsen | Member Association - ACHPHER NT

Executive Member - Liz Easton | Member Association - ATESOL NT