Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Howard Springs Primary School
Job title Principal Howard Springs Primary School Designation Principal Level 4

Executive Contract Principal Level 4
Job type Full time Duration PLO4: Ongoing commencing 25/01/2027

PLEC4: Fixed from 25/01/2027 for 4 years
Salary PLO4: $174,548 - $179,784 Location Palmerston
Remuneration package PLEC4: $212,362
Position number 7572 RTF 359266 Closing 28/10/2026

Contact Officer Rob Mills, Senior Director Education - Top End on 08 8944 9260 or [email protected]

About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359266
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
The Principal plays a vital role in delivering the strategic plan of the Department of Education and is the leading educational professional
at Howard Springs Primary School, who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students.

Context statement
Howard Springs School is a rural school twenty minutes from Darwin. The school has an enrolment of 320 students from Howard Springs
and surrounding suburbs and maintains a robust commitment to community and is an inclusive school ranging from Preschool to year 6.




The school is committed to quality educational outcomes especially in the areas of literacy and numeracy, and achieves this through an
approach based around Explicit Instruction and the collection and analysis of data to inform planning and support of student needs. It
operates across the spectrum of the Australian curriculum and area schools delivering Early Years Learning Framework. The Principal has
the responsibility to manage school operations as a leader of a medium sized workforce, with moderate organisational and human resource
management demands.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the development and implementation of the school’s vision and strategic direction of the school with a focus on continuous

improvement, innovation, research, a shared respectful culture that challenges and sets high expectations and strengthens
partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

2. Effectively manage school resources; implement clear evidence-based improvement plans and policies; determine program priorities
and the allocation of teaching and other resources to meet and manage diverse needs.

3. Establish systematic methods for collecting and interpreting evidence to identify excellent teaching and learning; use data to improve
school performance and share best management practice and use of resources appropriately.

4. Drive a culture of achievement and continuous improvement through constructive management practices, ensuring research,




innovation and creativity and review the effectiveness of processes.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven contemporary strategic leadership knowledge, skills and experience in a medium sized urban/rural primary school or

equivalent context including leading the development and delivery of innovative teaching and learning programs and staff resulting
in improved student outcomes.

2. Proven high level knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning programs relevant to complex and challenging, culturally diverse
school environments.

3. Proven accountability for the operational management of relevant legislation and policies at both a Territory/State level, including
demonstrated experience managing school infrastructure, human resources and finances including the development and management
of budgets.

4. Demonstrated collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills resulting in improved student outcomes.

Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications in educational leadership.
2. Completion of Public Sector Management Program or equivalent.

Further information
Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and a Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card),
or the ability to obtain, is required in this position. The successful applicant will be required to adhere to and model the NTPS Code of
Conduct (refer advertising attachments), the Education Act, Financial Management Act, Public Sector Employment Management Act and other
relevant legislation with the utmost integrity. The successful applicant will also hold specific delegations under the abovementioned Acts
and will therefore be required to understand and follow these to maintain accountability.
Successful applicants may elect ongoing employment pending eligibility or an executive contract fixed for 4 years.

📌 Principal (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
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