Assistant Principal - Alice Springs NT

NT Christian Schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative, supportive work环境

Job summary

NT Christian Schools is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal for our Alice Springs campus. In this full-time role you will collaborate with the Principal and senior leaders to drive educational excellence, support staff development and foster a nurturing school community in a regional setting.

Based in Alice Springs, you will lead on curriculum, teaching quality, student outcomes, discipline, pastoral care, timetabling, and compliance while upholding the Christian mission.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with current registration to teach in Australia.
• 7–10 years of teaching experience, with 3–5 years in leadership or middle management.
• Proven expertise in curriculum development and assessment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Experience in regional or remote school settings preferred.
• Working with Children clearance or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal in strategic direction and day-to-day management.
• Provide educational leadership and mentoring to staff.
• Oversee curriculum implementation and teaching quality.
• Lead student welfare, discipline and pastoral care systems.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback.
• Coordinate professional development and staff training.
• Engage with parents on student progress.
• Contribute to policy development and school operations.
• Assist with timetabling and resource allocation.
• Uphold the Christian values and mission.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Staff development

Communication

Pastoral care

Education

Teaching qualification

Registration with Australian teaching authority

Job description

About us

NT Christian Schools is a leading independent school group dedicated to providing excellence in Christian education across the Northern Territory. We are committed to fostering academic achievement, character development and spiritual growth in our students. Our schools are built on strong values of integrity, compassion and community service, creating supportive learning environments where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Principal to join our leadership team at our Alice Springs campus. This is a full-time position that offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on student outcomes and school culture in a regional setting. As Assistant Principal, you will work collaboratively with the Principal and senior leadership team to drive educational excellence, support staff development and foster a nurturing school community. This role is based in Alice Springs, Northern Territory and offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to Christian education in a vibrant regional centre.

Key responsibilities

Support the Principal in the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the school

Provide educational leadership and mentoring to teaching and support staff

Oversee curriculum implementation, quality teaching practices and student learning outcomes

Manage student discipline procedures and pastoral care systems

Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to improve teaching quality

Coordinate professional development initiatives and staff training programmes

Liaise with parents and carers regarding student progress and wellbeing matters

Contribute to the development and implementation of school policies and procedures

Participate in timetabling, scheduling and resource allocation

Uphold and promote the Christian values and mission of the school

Support the administration of school operations and compliance requirements

What we're looking for

Teaching qualification and current registration with the relevant teaching authority in Australia

Minimum 7-10 years' experience in teaching, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or middle management position

Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, pedagogical practice and student assessment

Strong leadership capability with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, families and staff

Sound understanding of educational law, safeguarding requirements and duty of care responsibilities

Commitment to Christian values and the mission of faith-based education

Experience in a regional or remote school setting is highly desirable

Problem-solving ability and sound judgement in managing complex situations

Current Working with Children clearance or willingness to obtain one

Capacity to adapt to a smaller school community and contribute beyond formal role responsibilities

What we offer

NT Christian Schools is committed to supporting the professional growth and wellbeing of our staff. We offer competitive remuneration aligned with industry standards, ongoing professional development opportunities and a collaborative, supportive work environment. We recognise the unique demands of regional education and offer flexibility where possible to support work-life balance. Staff have access to wellbeing initiatives and are part of a school community that values every individual. We encourage applications from candidates seeking to make a meaningful difference in a faith-based educational setting and are happy to discuss the role requirements and potential flexibility to support your needs.