Deputy Principal - academic year

Re-advertised - previous applicants need not re-apply

KTF is an Australian international aid and development organisation working in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

We work with people and communities to improve the lives and futures of Papua New Guineans. We do this by: assisting remote and rural communities with access to elementary and primary education; improving access to quality and accessible healthcare; improving equality and access to sustainable income-generation opportunities, especially for women; and by fostering the next generation of leaders.

KTF is a member of the Australian Council for International Development and is accredited with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Australian Not-for-Profit Cooperation Program.

The Balimo College educational campus was established by SDP in 2019 to build the education and health standards and pathways for the Western Province. Through the college, SDP delivers tertiary qualifications in Teaching under the Balimo Teachers College program; provides secondary school certification and GPA upgrades through Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE); supports schools in the area through E-Learning programs; and in 2024, opened the Hon.

Roy Biyama Balimo Academy.

The Academy is a PNG Sustainable Development Program initiative implemented in partnership with KTF. The Academy caters for all levels of schooling, including Early Childhood Education, Primary Schooling and Secondary Schooling, and aims to grow to support 1,000 students by the end of 2028. The Academy fosters an environment conducive to quality teaching and learning, being inclusive and responsive to additional needs, and removing educational barriers for local students to learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment.

The Deputy Principal – Secondary will work closely with the Principal to provide leadership across academic, pastoral and administrative aspects of the secondary school. The role will help create the conditions for high-quality teaching and learning, strong student support, effective school systems, and a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will contribute to the leadership of areas such as behaviour management, student wellbeing, enrolment and student records systems, family liaison, assessment and examination preparation, intervention and support programs and the strengthening of academic policies and practices in keeping with RBBA’s goals and values.

This is a hands‑on leadership role. The Deputy Principal will be expected to model excellent teaching practice, mentor staff, support professional development, use data to improve outcomes and help ensure that school systems are well organised, consistent and student‑centred. Proficiency in educational technologies and strong leadership skills are essential, along with maintaining confidentiality and privacy within the school environment.

We encourage experienced as well as emerging leaders to apply.

• Support the Principal in the overall leadership and management of the school, including acting in the role of Principal when required.
• Help build and sustain a strong culture of teaching excellence, professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership in positive behaviour management, student wellbeing and pastoral care systems, ensuring a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Support and strengthen teaching and learning practices, including SBC implementation, assessment, moderation, reporting and examination preparation.
• Use student data and evidence to monitor performance, inform decision‑making and implement…