About this job
About the Department
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Academy
Welcome to Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy. The Academy (CYAAA) is a partnership between the Department of Education and Training and Good to Great Schools Australia, showcasing their comprehensive education model.
The Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (the Academy) operates two campuses in Coen and Hope Vale. Our vision is to deliver ‘best of both worlds' educational opportunities to our students to support their bicultural identity while preparing them to succeed in high quality secondary boarding school.
We invest in developing and implementing quality programs that respond to the needs of our students and continue to develop our highly skilled teaching team. CYAAA Hopevale and Coen Campuses incorporate the teaching pedagogy of Direct Instruction. Ideally, the successful applicant will have some knowledge of this pedagogy as well as deep understanding of the Australian Curriculum.
About living in Hopevale
Set in a picturesque valley, Hopevale is a discrete Aboriginal community situated approximately 370km north of Cairns and just under 50km north-west of Cooktown. The community has a population of around 1,500 people, with its own school, hospital, church, supermarket and service station.
Departmental accommodation may be available at subsidised rental, subject to accommodation policy. Remote incentives apply.
About the Role:
As the Head of Campus, you will report to the Academy Principal. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision Implementing a Direct Instruction pedagogy.
- Be a strong instructional leader focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Developing quality relationships with our students, our parents, and importantly, with the school community.
- Uphold the Principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
Please refer to the attached role description for all other information and any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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