Assistant Principal

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Laynhapuy Homelands School

Job title Assistant Principal - Head of Makarraṯa Designation Senior Teacher 3

Programs

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 22/01/2027

Salary $153,913 Location Garrthalala

Position number 35169 RTF Closing 24/09/2025

Contact Abi White, Principal on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go

to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

To ensure that the Makarraṯa Programs are aligned to the aspirations of the Homelands Communities and provide students

with access to educational opportunities that will support them to complete their schooling in a Homelands context. To

provide culturally responsive 'away from home' support for students in the Makarrata Senior Years Program.

Context statement

The Laynhapuy Homelands School (LHS) is a cluster of 9 Homeland Learning Centres (HLCs) spread throughout Northeast Arnhem

land. Senior years students enrolled at LHS receive their education through the Makarraṯa Senior Years program. Predominantly,

the Makarraṯa program operates at Garrthalala, a homeland within the footprint of LHS. Makarraṯa students travel via plane and

stay at the Makarraṯa Boarding Facility at Garrthalala. The Makarraṯa Raypirri Rom Team at Garrthalala provide cultural advice,

leadership, and support to the Makarraṯa Programs in collaboration with this position.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide leadership and support for the Makarraṯa Senior Years program including: management of away from home care

programs; staff management and development; logistical operations for Makarraṯa Programs.

2. Provide leadership and support for the development, implementation and review of school policies, procedures and strategic

planning through collaboration with all stakeholders to achieve optimum educational outcomes.

3. Establish and maintain professional networks to ensure Makarraṯa Programs meet relevant standards and are sustainable.

4. Lead engagement with key Homeland community stakeholders to ensure the Makarraṯa Programs are culturally responsive.

5. Provide high level advice, reports and briefings to the Principal, School Council and other governing bodies.

6. Support the Principal in the provision of human, financial and physical resources in accordance with departmental policy, to

meet the identified needs of the school community.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to utilise strong interpersonal skills to develop productive partnerships both within the school and wider

community.

2. Demonstrated experience in managing complex situations and logistics with demonstrated high level administrative and record

keeping skills.

3. Demonstrated ability to work and positively interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

4. Demonstrated experience in curriculum leadership [specifically senior years curriculum and pathways].

1. Demonstrated understanding of boarding operations and standards.
2. Proven high-level managerial skills including the management of infrastructure, finances, staff, operations, and communication.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage innovation and change.

Further information

Applicants must have registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory, a current Working with Children

Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) and driver's licence (or ability to obtain). This position will require travel, mainly on unsealed roads

in 4WD vehicles and light aircraft, including overnight stays in remote communities.

• The preferred start date for the role is 6th October 2025 to facilitate handover during Term 4, however this can be negotiated

directly with the Principal, Ms Abigail White.