Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Alice Springs College
Job title Year Level Leader Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 19/01/2027
Salary $145,286 Location Alice Springs
Position number CO260058 RTF 360041 Closing 09/11/2026
Contact officer Donna O’Brien, Principal Alice Springs College on 0438 061 299 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360041

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
You will provide educational leadership within an agreed area of responsibility to improve student outcomes by leading high-quality
teaching and learning programs, building staff capability, promoting evidence-informed practice, and fostering collaborative partnerships
with students, families, and the broader school community.
Context statement
Alice Springs College will commence in 2027 as a comprehensive Years 7-12 secondary school, offering academic, vocational and industry
pathways that prepare students for further study, training, and employment. Under the direction of the Assistant Principal for Wellbeing
and Engagement, Year level leaders will be responsible for students across two-year levels (7/8, 9/10, 11/12). These roles are critical in




supporting teachers to implement a tiered school-wide positive behaviour framework to create a safe, calm, predictable, high-expectation
setting. Year Level Leaders will build staff capability in agreed practices leading to improved student outcomes. The role is also
responsible for overseeing attendance, wellbeing, and engagement strategies for the students in the cohort.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead implementation of wellbeing, inclusion and departmental frameworks.
2. Improve student outcomes through monitoring and data-informed practice.
3. Coach and mentor staff to strengthen teaching and learning.
4. Build partnerships with families, communities and service providers.
5. Lead professional learning and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver school improvement priorities.
6. Maintain a safe, organised and high-performing learning environment.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and the ability to build productive relationships with diverse students, families, communities

and stakeholders.
2. Highly developed communication, collaboration and negotiation skills, with the ability to establish effective partnerships and influence

positive educational outcomes.
3. Proven ability to work collaboratively to lead and support teams in the development and delivery of high-quality educational programs

and services.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed

timeframes.
5. Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and support staff to implement evidence-based teaching practices and improve 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.

📌 Year Level Leader (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Alice Springs