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Are you a passionate and engaging leader who would like to make a difference in the lives of young people? YES! Are you able to bring specialist knowledge in the area of English including EAL/D, Humanities and Flexible Learning? DEFINITELY! A senior secondary college in Alice Springs is looking for a Manager of Teaching and Learning to inspire and attract students to enjoy, achieve and develop skills. You will work in a college that is flexible and responsive to the diverse needs of each of its students in Years 10, 11 and 12. As part of a strong educational team, you will strive for excellence in a culturally responsive framework of relationship-based teaching and learning with a strong focus on data informed case management in a flexible learning environment of approximately 18 students.
 
In this leadership role, you will provide educational leadership and management of the delivery of the SACE curriculum to to students who require a trauma informed case management response.  This includes planning, developing, and overseeing the implementation of effective educational programs, as well as applying appropriate student wellbeing management for the assigned learning areas and students across the Flexible learning program. You will use student data to design and deliver effective curriculum programs and pathways, including collaborating with the NCCD coordinator to deliver suitable programs.  while leading targeted professional development for teachers. You will support the strategic allocation of students, staff, and resources to maximise learning outcomes and manage budgets, and coordinate strategies that promote student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, retention, and academic success. Working collaboratively, you will build strong partnerships with students, staff, families, departmental officers, and external stakeholders, and lead the development and implementation of Individual Learning, Transition, and Educational Adjustment Plans. As part of the senior leadership team, you will provide effective team leadership, contribute to school improvement, and maintain an appropriate senior years teaching load as required. You will bring proven experience working in cross-cultural school environments, strong senior years teaching practice, high-level communication and organisational skills, and a demonstrated ability to lead teams through change to achieve positive student outcomes.
 
The school provides education to approximately 350 students in Years 10, 11 and 12 with over 55% of the student population are Aboriginal with 14% born overseas. The school holds high expectations for their students whilst building positive learning partnerships to support all learners. The school offers students a number of career pathways for them to explore as well as strong community connections to support learners' transition to work. The school supports learners aspiring to explore further education through a strong focus on data informed case management to ensure leaners achieve their goals.
 
Based in the heart of Central Australia, Alice Springs offers a unique lifestyle surrounded by stunning desert landscapes and rich cultural experiences. Explore the MacDonnell Ranges, enjoy hiking and swimming at Ormiston Gorge and Ellery Creek Big Hole, or take in local art, markets, and cafés. With a strong sense of community, easy access to nature, and unforgettable sunsets, Alice Springs is an ideal base for adventure, connection, and authentic outback living.
 
This is a full-time position for 2026, with possibility of extending. This is a Senior Teacher 2 position.
 
Responsibilities

• Utilise student data to inform the creation and delivery of appropriate curriculum programs and pathways, which could include coordination and collection of National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).
• Facilitate and lead appropriate teacher professional development.
• Assist with the allocation of students, staff and resources to optimise student learning outcomes, manage learning area and team budgets.
• Coordinate strategies for the wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, retention, social and academic performance of students within curriculum programs and for a year level cohort.
• Coordinate effective communications and partnerships between students, staff, parents/carers, Northern Territory Department of Education officers, external partners and stakeholders to enhance student wellbeing and academic outcomes including leading and implementation of Individual Learning Plans/Individual Transition Plans / Educational Adjustment Plans.
• Provide effective team leadership and management as part of the College's Leadership Team.
• Undertake appropriate senior years teaching load and other duties as required by the Principal.

The perks!
The school will provide the following benefits-

• Salary $151,040
• Relocation to the region from the applicants nearest Australian capital city to Alice Springs. Possibility of relocation from New Zealand.
• Paid accommodation for first 20 weeks  while you find suitable accommodation, then $380 ongoing towards rent.
• Employment Assistance Program

Footprint Placements will provide the following benefits-

• Trauma Responsive Practice in Education with the Australian Childhood Foundation
• Cultural Competency course with the Stronger Smarter Institute (contract of term+)
• First aid certification (Contract of semester+)

What I need to succeed!
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess and/or demonstrate:

• TRBNT registration and Ochre Card (or ability to obtain one)
• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in education
• Proven ability to work within a cross-cultural school environment, interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and successfully develop effective partnerships with parents and the community.
• Demonstrated recent successful senior years teaching experience and capacity to model best practice senior years teaching, learning and support.
• Demonstrated high level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, including the ability to apply negotiation and conflict resolution skills brokering positive outcomes.
• Successful experience in educational team leadership, with a proven record of successfully managing and responding to change to achieve positive student learning outcomes and school improvement.
• Knowledge of and recent experience in successfully working with secondary school students, school administration and human resource management practices.

I want to apply!
We would love you to provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if you possess), a one page summary about yourself and apply via our website, www.footprintplacements.com.au. Do you have a question? Email hello@footprintplacements.com.au.
 
Looking forward to receiving your resume!
 
Candidates must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.

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