Assistant Principal - Nhulunbuy NT

NT Christian Schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Christian Schools is seeking an Assistant Principal to lead teaching and learning initiatives, guide school operations, and support the Principal in delivering a robust Christian educational program. The role involves coaching staff, shaping school culture, and ensuring governance compliance, with responsibilities across curriculum, timetabling, and student welfare.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, pastoral care, and leadership qualities, plus a willingness to grow

Qualifications

• A committed Christian actively involved in your local church.
• Prove an ability to effectively model Christian values as expressed in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools and to give an authentic witness to those values.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and verbal, as a relational, empowering educator; supporting work with students, staff, parents and the broader community.
• Be pastorally committed to creating an environment of care for nurturing students.
• Demonstrate the exemplary educational professional standards with the ability to lead and mentor others.
• A willingness to learn, grow, accept coaching and feedback in pursuing excellence.
• Hold appropriate experience and tertiary qualifications relevant to the position.
• Must hold a valid Working with Children (Ochre) Card
• Must have a valid NT police check within the last 12 months, or invoice of order for one
• Must hold a current NT Teachers Registration

Responsibilities

• Identification, prioritising and implementation of the college Annual Action Plan goals for teaching & learning - Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment/Data priorities
• Assist with timetabling, daily running of school, managing staff absences
• Solving complex problems with leadership team
• Supporting & developing communication pathways to staff and parents
• Coaching/mentoring staff
• Source and/or deliver professional learning to staff in conjunction with the Principal and Heads of Primary and Secondary
• Building positive relationships with students, parents/care givers and community
• Contribute and support student welfare and behaviour management, across the College

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

The central role of the Assistant Principal is to facilitate the effective operation of the college for all students in accordance with the strategic plans of NT Christian Schools and Nhulunbuy Christian College, under the direction of the Principal. The Assistant Principal must champion the implementation of a quality Christian educational program and serve in the leadership team to achieve organisational goals and policies by managing operational activities and meeting legislative and governance requirements pertinent to NT Christian Schools. The central responsibility of this role is to be responsible for the development and promotion of a positive school culture and to support key stakeholders in fulfilling the mission and vision of NT Christian Schools and Nhulunbuy Christian College. A key function of the Assistant Principal is to coach and mentor the leadership team and enable opportunities for aspiring leaders on staff.

Key responsibilities

Identification, prioritising and implementation of the college Annual Action Plan goals for teaching & learning - Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment/Data priorities

Assist with timetabling, daily running of school, managing staff absences

Solving complex problems with leadership team

Supporting & developing communication pathways to staff and parents

Coaching/mentoring staff

Source and/or deliver professional learning to staff in conjunction with the Principal and Heads of Primary and Secondary

Building positive relationships with students, parents/care givers and community

Contribute and support student welfare and behaviour management, across the College

About you

A committed Christian actively involved in your local church

Prove an ability to effectively model Christian values as expressed in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools and to give an authentic witness to those values

Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and verbal, as a relational, empowering educator; supporting work with students, staff, parents and the broader community

Be pastorally committed to the creating an environment of care for nurturing students

Demonstrate the exemplary educational professional standards with the ability to lead and mentor others

A willingness to learn, grow, accept coaching and feedback in pursuing excellence

Hold appropriate experience and tertiary qualifications relevant to the position

Must hold a valid Working with Children (Ochre) Card

Must have a valid NT police check within the last 12 months, or invoice of order for one

Must hold a current NT Teachers Registration

About us

NT Christian Schools is a Christian organisation. It exists to advance the Christian religion through the provision of education and religious instruction. NT Christian Schools exists to provide a thoroughly Christian education and to give effective witness to the biblically based religious beliefs of the Company.