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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 has led a school through significant change? A small school in the Kimberley is looking for a principal from Term 1 2027, to lead, manage and support their school community. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the next phase of the school.
 
Situated in remote Western Kimberley, this small school enrols students from Kindergarten to secondary, with small class sizes. Many students bring diverse language backgrounds, with Indigenous languages commonly spoken at home. A genuine respect for Aboriginal ways of life, together with a willingness to learn from and engage with the local community, is essential.
 
This is a full time 6 month position beginning Term 1, 2027 with a possibility of extending. 
 
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.
• Lead school through a significant transition period. 

Benefits
The school will provide the following benefits -

• Salary circa $150,000 plus leave loading and superannuation
• $9,000 financial continual FT employment incentive after a 6 months
• Fully subsidised furnished three-bedroom accommodation
• Free utilities and wifi
• Travel and relocation allowance
• Vehicle for school business.
• 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

Skills and Capabilities 

• Ability to guide and lead the school through a significant transition period. 
• Demonstrated understanding of educational needs of Indigenous students
• Demonstrated ability contributing to the strategic/improvement planning of a school, policy development and implementing educational programs
• 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 a cover letter covering the skills and capabilities. Apply via our website, www.footprintplacements.com.au. We can give you a call to discuss the position in more details. 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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