Located on beautiful Galiwin'ku (Elcho Island) and opened in 2004, Gäwa Christian School is blessed with stunning landscape and sea views. Elcho Island is an island off the coast of the Northern Territory, and is approximately 55 km long and 6 km across at its widest point. Gäwa is the northernmost tip of the island, looked after by the Warramiri clan. Gäwa Christian School provides Christian education from Transition to Year 10. The school currently has three classes of 10-20 students each: GETKIT (Prep to Year 3), GUKUWAL (Year 4-10 GIRLS), MURRYIL (Year 4-10 BOYS). Gäwa is an integral part of the local community and is well respected by local residents and elders.

Assistant Principal
Gäwa Christian School is seeking an Assistant Principal to help lead the school in line with NT Christian Schools' strategic plans in 2026. This key role involves championing a quality Christian education, working within the leadership team, and ensuring the school's operations align with our shared vision of God's Kingdom on earth.

The role is deeply connected to our community's values of safety, connection to the land, and honoring God's provisions. If you're passionate about educational leadership within a vibrant Christian community, we invite you to apply.

Essential Requirements

Current registration with Northern Territory Teacher Registration Board

Valid Working with Children Check (Ochre Card) and Police Check

Australian citizenship or permanent residency with right to work

Experience Required

Minimum 5 years teaching experience

Demonstrated educational leadership or management experience

Experience working in diverse or remote communities (highly desirable)

Key Skills

Strong understanding of Australian Curriculum and NT educational frameworks

Proven ability to support and mentor teaching staff

Experience with school operations, budgets, and resource management

Cultural awareness and sensitivity, particularly in Indigenous communities

Why work with us?

Six weeks annual leave + stand down

15 days personal leave

12% Super Contribution

Long-Service Leave pro-rata after five years

Funded Masters degree through NICE*

Salary Sacrificing and health care corporate rates*

Relocation assistance*

Ongoing professional development

Additional paid maternity leave

Access to staff wellbeing program

In addition you will also receive:

Accommodation/ Internet and utilities

Annual remote travel allowance including dependents

A sponsored site visit (preferably two weeks) giving you the best idea of what life could be like in Gawa.

Employment package includes provision of housing, telephone line, internet (with some government restrictions), freight of food supplies

For more information on the position, please contact HR on (08) 8920 4355 or email [email protected].

We look forward to seeing your application.