Job Description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Durack School
Job title Assistant Principal Designation Senior Teacher 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $160,531 Location Palmerston
Position number 38547 RTF 359710 Closing 04/11/2026
Contact Officer Cindy McLaren, Principal on 08 8997 7555 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359710
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 the Assistant Principal plays a key role in the leadership, development and delivery of
education programs to the Durack School community to achieve optimal outcomes for students.
Context statement
Durack School is an independent public school (IPS) located in the City of Palmerston, catering for approximately 580 students (preschool
to Year 6). The student cohort is composed of 9% Indigenous and 19% English as a Second Language students. As an IPS, the focus is on
quality teaching, high expectations,



maintaining community partnerships and developing skills for the future. The school’s mission is ‘A
community that ignites curiosity and prepares children for the future’. Programs currently in place to support this mission are an
International School Partnership with Kansai International Academy, digital technologies, inclusive practices, and students as agents of
change, which includes student leadership and whole school restorative practices.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Mentor and coach staff in the analysis of data and delivery of effective educational programs to meet the needs of all students.
2. Provide leadership and support for the development, implementation and review of school policies, procedures, and strategic planning

to achieve maximum educational outcomes.
3. In collaboration with the Principal, provide leadership in the development and implementation of curriculum, wellbeing, and student

engagement programs consistent with school and NT DoE policies and guidelines.
4. Work closely with the school and broader community to implement whole school programs.
5. Assist in the management of human, financial, and physical resources in accordance with departmental policy, to meet identified needs

of the school community.
6.



Undertake appropriate teaching duties and act for the Principal in their absence, as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven effective leadership and the ability to actively participate in the development and implementation of school policy and strategic

improvement plans as well as plan, coordinate and implement Student Wellbeing processes.
2. Extensive current experience and proven abilities in primary school teaching with a sound knowledge of current educational theory,

practises and pedagogy, including Explicit Instruction, Teach Well, Learning Through Doing, Jolly Phonics, Science of Reading and Talk
for Writing to support the delivery of quality teaching programs.

3. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with
colleagues, parents, students and the wider community, including people from diverse cultures.

4. Proven effective conflict management skills in dealing with students, staff and parents.
5. High level adaptability and flexibility including demonstrated ability to manage pressure and change in a rapidly evolving environment,

and to modify approaches to suit diverse people and situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to build capacity within a school setting, specific to data analysis and discussion and coordinate the Data,

Reporting and Assessment school processes including overseeing the Data Management System, Elastik or similar.
Further information
All applicants must be registered with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and a current Working with Children
Notice (Ochre Card) from SECURE NT.

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