Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Alawa Primary School
Job title Assistant Principal Designation Senior Teacher 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 22/01/2027
Salary $160,531 Location Darwin
Position number 17175 RTF 360447 Closing 11/11/2026
Contact Officer Damien O’Brien E: [email protected] 08 8997 7666
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360447

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 Assistant Principal provides strategic and operational leadership across key priority areas to drive school improvement, lead
workforce capability, optimise resources, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and wellbeing
outcomes. Working in partnership with the principal, the role aligns whole-school practices, uses evidence-informed approaches
to drive continuous improvement, and leads team to achieve school and departmental priorities.
Context statement
Alawa Primary School is located in Darwin's northern suburbs, providing education for approximately 280 students from




Preschool to Year 6. The school community is diverse, with around 20% Aboriginal students and 25% of students identified as
EAL/D learners. Alawa is committed to excellence, equity and continuous improvement through high-quality teaching, inclusive
practices and strong partnerships with families and the community. Teaching and learning are informed by student data and
aligned to the Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework. As a member of the Meaningful Maths Network and a
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Demonstration School, Alawa provides creative and engaging learning experiences that
support success for every student.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the implementation of curriculum, pedagogy, and data-informed improvement practices.
2. Lead and support teams to ensure effective delivery of teaching, learning and school priorities.
3. Monitor student outcomes and use data to inform planning, decision-making and improvement actions.
4. Manage resources, including staffing, timetables and reporting processes.
5. Ensure consistent implementation of policies, procedures and strategic priorities.
6. Lead professional learning and continuous improvement to build staff capability and performance in literacy and numeracy.
7. Maintain a safe,



organised and high-performing learning environment.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated capacity to set strategic direction, align priorities and lead teams to achieve strategic and operational outcomes,

including the implementation of whole-of-school initiatives that deliver sustained improvements in student achievement,
engagement and wellbeing across the school.

2. Proven ability to lead, supervise, coach and develop staff, including Senior Teachers and teaching teams, to build leadership
capability, strengthen professional practice, foster culturally responsive practice, manage performance and achieve
organisational objectives.

3. Demonstrated ability to manage and optimise resources, staffing allocations, timetables, workload distribution and operational
priorities to ensure effective service delivery and achievement of school goals.

4. High-level ability to use data, research and evidence to inform strategic planning, evaluate program effectiveness, monitor
performance, allocate resources and drive continuous improvement across a school, in literacy and numeracy.

5. Deep knowledge of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy frameworks, with the ability to lead consistent, high-quality early
years teaching and learning practices, influence educational improvement and support positive outcomes for all students across
a school.

Desirable
1. In depth knowledge of the Meaningful Maths pedagogy.
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.

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