Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Driver Secondary School
Job title Assistant Principal Designation Senior Teacher 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 27/01/2027
Salary $165,076 Location Palmerston
Position number 48816 RTF 358884 Closing 28/10/2026
Contact officer Maisie Floyd, Principal on 08 8997 7900 or [email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358884

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
As a senior member of the school’s leadership team, provide initiative and educational leadership in administration, planning, development
and evaluation of policy, curriculum and pedagogy, wellbeing, and educational programs. The Assistant Principal should inspire students,
staff, and community members to optimise the learning of all students across Year 7 to Year 12, and to promote inclusive education and
a culture of belonging.
Context statement
Driver Secondary School is expanding to be a full comprehensive high school offering education from Year 7 through to Year 12 by 2029,
providing a seamless and inclusive learning workplace that caters to a diverse range of student interests and abilities. Our curriculum is
guided by the Australian Curriculum and the South Australian Certificate of Education for senior years students, and our school is designed




to deliver the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training, with all students on a Northern Territory Certificate of Education
and Training pathway ensuring that students meet the academic standards required for successful completion of secondary education. In
addition to a strong academic curriculum, the school incorporates Vocational Education and Training pathways, enabling students to gain
practical skills and industry-recognised qualifications alongside their academic studies. This dual focus equips students with both the
knowledge and competencies necessary to pursue further education, training, or direct entry into the workforce, fostering well-rounded,
future-ready graduates. Driver Secondary School provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment that values and celebrates all
students, with a strong commitment to inclusive practices that support students with a diverse range of learning, wellbeing and support
needs.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Enacting the school vision with a focus on a shared respectful culture that challenges, sets high expectations of both students and

teachers and drives Senior Teachers to build their instructional leadership skills so they can directly support all teachers to improve
classroom instruction, student engagement and capable and independent learners.

2. Drives the implementation of the vision and direction of the school and manages resources in implementing clear evidence-based
improvement plans and policies Across Year 7 to 12, including those that support diversity, inclusion and the learning needs of all
students.

3.



Models and drives expectations for all staff to achieve high standards and build their capacity through professional development and
performance management.

4. Develop relationships with families and community groups to promote the school and its role in the wider community.
5. Work with other Assistant Principals and the Principal to drive the development of education at the school and regional level.
6. Supports inclusive education practices and collaborates with staff to ensure students with a diverse range of learning, wellbeing and

support needs can access high-quality education.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated capacity to model best practice teaching across Year 7 to Year 12 and contribute to leading learning in a Year 7 to Year

12 school workplace, including a commitment to inclusive education and supporting diverse learning needs.
2. Proven ability to build the capacity of self, others, and high performing teams.
3. Demonstrated ability to manage, in partnership with the school Executive leadership team, innovation and change to achieve school

improvement at Driver Secondary School.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead key priorities areas of the school aligned to the department goals.
5. Demonstrated ability to build a shared culture of high expectations, while developing and maintaining effective interpersonal and

cross-cultural relationships within and beyond the school community including students, families and stakeholders with diverse
educational needs.

Further information
• Multiple positions are available, either ongoing or for a fixed period, and applicants are encouraged to contact the panel chair for

further information.

- The successful applicant must be registered with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and hold a current Working

with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT, prior to appointment.

📌 Assistant Principal (Palmerston City)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Palmerston City