Job Description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Jabiru Area School
Job title Assistant Principal Designation Senior Teacher 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 12/07/2027
Salary $160,531 Location Jabiru
Position number 7633 RTF 350092 Closing 14/07/2026
Contact Amy Tambling, Principal on 08 8938 3333 or [email protected]
About the agency www.det.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350092
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 member of the school leadership team, provide educational leadership across Preschool to Year 12 by leading curriculum,
teaching, learning, and school improvement initiatives that improve student achievement, engagement, attendance, and pathways.
Context statement
Jabiru Area School is a Preschool to Year 12 school located in Kakadu National Park, providing education for approximately 180
students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including a significant proportion of Aboriginal and EAL/D learners. As a
remote area school, Jabiru Area School works in partnership with families, community organisations, industry, and government
agencies to improve educational outcomes, strengthen attendance and engagement, and create pathways to further education,
training, and employment. The Assistant Principal is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for leading instructional
improvement, curriculum implementation, teacher development, and school operations across Preschool to Year 12. In 2026, the
role will focus on embedding consistent evidence-informed teaching practices in literacy and numeracy, strengthening teacher
capability through coaching and professional learning, supporting the effective use of student data to drive improvement, and
ensuring the successful implementation of the Annual School Improvement Plan to improve student achievement, attendance,
engagement, and post-school pathways.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the implementation and evaluation of curriculum, assessment, and evidence-based teaching practices across Preschool
to Year 12.
2. Develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring, professional learning, and performance development processes.
3. Use student achievement, attendance, engagement, and wellbeing data to inform planning, intervention, and school
improvement.
4. Contribute to the development and implementation of school policies, procedures, strategic plans, and operational priorities.
5. Undertake an appropriate teaching load and model high-quality teaching practice aligned with the Jabiru Area School
Instructional Model.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated leadership in improving teaching and learning through the implementation and evaluation of curriculum,
assessment, and evidence-based instructional practices.
2. Demonstrated success in coaching, mentoring, and developing teacher capability through professional learning, feedback, and
performance development processes.
3. Demonstrated ability to analyse and use student achievement, attendance, engagement, and wellbeing data to inform strategic
planning and school improvement.
4. Demonstrated success in leading and implementing school improvement initiatives that improve student outcomes and
organisational effectiveness.
5. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead, collaborate, and build productive relationships
with staff, students, families, community organisations, and external agencies.
Desirable
1. Experience working in a Preschool to Year 12 setting.
2. Experience leading curriculum implementation, moderation, and reporting processes.
3. Experience working in remote Aboriginal communities and supporting EAL/D learners.
4. Experience leading induction, coaching, or professional learning programs.
