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Principal - Alice Springs

Yipirinya School Council Inc

Yipirinya School is an Indigenous, Not for Profit, independent, two-way learning school in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. It caters for approximately 170 local Indigenous students ranging from Transition to Year 10 from surrounding communities. It is managed by the Yipirinya School Council. Four local Indigenous languages and cultures are taught at the school: Central Arrernte, Western Arrernte, Luritja and Warlpiri, as well as English, Maths and other Australian Curriculum subjects. The school supports student attendance through bus pickups to and from the surrounding communities

We are currently seeking a suitable qualified candidate for the following position in the unique role of Principal, Yipirinya School Council Inc, Alice Springs.

Total effective package includes salary $175-185,000, including Super, plus attractive salary sacrifice packaging options. Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and a Working with children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card), a drivers license are mandatory requirements for the Principal position, employed at Yipirinya School Council Inc.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Lead the development of the school’s vision with a focus on a shared respectful culture that challenges and sets high expectations of both teachers and students to drive student outcomes, and effective teaching that promotes capable and independent learners.
  2. Collaborate with, advise and report to the School Council on operational matters including the implementation of policies and compliance with Federal/State funding and registration requirements.
  3. Deliver strategic leadership and operational management with the school council and school community, to produce and implement clear evidence-based improvement plans and policies that are Indigenous focused.
  4. Establish the expectation for staff to achieve high standards and build staff capacity, including Indigenous staff, through professional development and performance management.
  5. Lead and manage the delivery of quality, effective teaching and learning programs consistent with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and Yipirinya School’s Constitution.
  6. Manage student learning, safety and well-being through the development of supportive learning environments and effective behavior management practices and by building relationships with families and community groups to enrich the school and its value to the wider community.
  7. Have a clear understanding of, and respectfully maintain, Indigenous languages and culture as a priority in
    the school.
  8. Implement appropriate methods of teaching and learning model as designed by Indigenous researchers, e.g. Yunkaporta’s 8 Ways of Learning

Contact details

For more information contact Margaret Fenbury, Statutory Manager on 08 8952 5633 or email [email protected] with the subject line: Principal, Yipirinya School Council Inc, enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is also attached.

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