Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Maningrida College
Job title Assistant Principal Designation Senior Teacher 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 25/01/2027 up to 23/01/2028
Salary $160,531 Location Maningrida
Position number 5723 RTF 357641 Closing 26/10/2026
Contact officer Brooke Sweeney on 08 8979 5950 / 0400 828 154 or [email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357641

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 part of the school senior leadership team, provide innovative instructional leadership in the management, development, and delivery
of educational programs college-wide in addition to the Secondary leadership and management. Support the Principal to deliver the
strategic plan of the Department of Education and Training at Maningrida College in the areas of Student Engagement and Wellbeing,
NTCET outcomes, Teaching and Learning and Teacher Development. Be a cooperative, active leader in the senior leadership team
focusing on school wide improvement and working with all leadership in their areas to embed best-practice consistently across the College.
Context statement




Maningrida Community College is located in one of the largest Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, 550 kms east of Darwin.
Maningrida Community College offers education to approximately 660 students from preschool to senior years as well as providing
education services to up to 15 Homeland Learning Centres. The College incorporates a Family and Children Centre, Families as First
Teachers program, Trade Training Centre, Learning on Country Program and Indigenous Languages and Culture Program.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead, manage and implement the delivery of quality secondary, teaching and learning programs including NTCET, VET, Learning on

Country and Pathways to jobs programs, development and implementation of curriculum and assessment plans and procedures aligned
with evidence-based research, whole school approaches and effective pedagogies that meet the needs of students.

2. Lead the implementation and alignment of school-based policies and procedures with departmental policy through effective leadership
and positive partnerships with the school and community to achieve targets and outcomes.

3. Work collaboratively across teams to support programs, operations and staff college-wide to ensure high expectations for student
learning and school improvement are set and maintained across the school

4. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Transition to Year 7 programs, including support for students with special needs.
5.



Establish the expectation for all staff to achieve high standards and build the staff’s capacity through professional development and

performance management.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven extensive knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning programs relevant to complex and challenging, culturally diverse

school environments to build and maintain effective relationships.
2. Demonstrated leadership of Secondary, NTCET, VET and Learning on Country curriculum including wellbeing strategies relating to

this position with evidence of improved teaching and learning practices and student outcomes.
3. Demonstrated strategic leadership experience in implementing departmental priorities and innovative teaching and learning programs

through a shared vision and strategic approach across the whole College
4. Proven ability to effectively develop partnerships and interagency relationships to improve student learning outcomes.
5. Demonstrated successful application of communication, negotiation and restorative approaches to conflict resolution and expertise in

successful communication with students, parents/carers and the community.

Desirable
1. Relevant training in School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPB), Trauma Informed and restorative practices.
2. Relevant post-graduate tertiary qualification in educational leadership or equivalent.
3. Sound knowledge and understanding of the Northern Territory Learning and Teaching model.
Further information
The successful applicant must hold full Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory (TRB). Current NT
Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card), NLC Permits and Drivers licence or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.

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