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Are you a highly successful and knowledgeable educator with a proven track record of working in genuine partnership with Indigenous people? Are you an enthusiastic leader who is looking to take their next set in their leadership journey? A small school in the Kimberley is looking for a principal from Term 2 2026, to lead, manage and support their school community. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the next phase of the school.
 
The school arose from a desire by the community to gain independence over the education of their children to remain strong and proud in their own culture and identity. The community believed their school should be governed by the local people and their cultural, kinship and traditional values would form the foundation for their children's education. The school now enrols 70 students across Years K-10.
 
Through your role, you will have a deep appreciation and respect for Aboriginal ways of living and be committed to learning about local culture, when invited by the community. You will be supporting a team-teaching approach with Aboriginal Educators supporting teachers in the classroom with students.
 
Beginning from Term 2, there is flexibility in either a one term position, or until the end of 2026, with a strong possibility of extending. There is also a year 4 - 5 teaching role available.
 
Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining genuine partnerships with the community.
• Implementation and management of educational programs.
• Responsible for School improvement planning with the goal of improving student learning.
• Responsible for the proper conduct, management, policy development and reporting of the school. This will include being responsible to the Board.
• Ability to build relationships and listen to the needs of the students, school and community.
• Responsible for the leadership and management of the school's day-to-day affairs.
• Promote a safe, positive learning and working environments for all employees, parents/guardians and students with provision of pastoral support for all students and staff.
• Promote the aims and interests of the school and to enhance its standing and reputation within the community and beyond.

 
Benefits
The school will provide the following benefits -

• Salary circa $150,000 plus leave loading and superannuation
• $18,000 financial continual FT employment incentive after a full calendar year
• Fully subsidised furnished three-bedroom accommodation
• Free utilities and wifi
• Large travel and relocation allowance
• Vehicle for school business.
• Possibility of employment for a partner
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice
• Pets considered

Footprint Placements will provide benefits to assist you in your transition to remote life including -

• Trauma Informed Practice in Education - Australian Childhood Foundation
• Cultural Competency course - Stronger Smarter Institute
• First aid certification

 
How to Apply
Please provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if you possess) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Please ensure the cover letter addresses the below skills and capabilities:
 
Skills and capabilities to address

• A highly successful and knowledgeable educator with a proven track record of working in genuine partnership with Indigenous people and communities
• Demonstrated understanding of educational needs of Indigenous students
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability contributing to the strategic/improvement planning of a school, policy development and implementing educational programs
• A leader who keeps informed of educational, political, economic, and social trends likely to affect the school
• A leader who will set high standards for the school and gain trust and respect of all stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability promoting a safe, positive learning environment for all employees, parents/guardians and students
• The principal to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, school policies and procedures, and management of financial, physical and human resources.
• Provide strategic direction for staff, and model and promotes a culture of improvement of professional performance, providing coaching and mentoring where appropriate.

I want to apply!
We would love you to provide a CV with a LinkedIn profile (if you possess) 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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