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Principal Mäpuru Yirralka College

Mäpuru Yirralka College

MÄPURU, NT 

Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 25 September 2020

• Are you passionate about life, and will you bring your passion and skills to create purposeful learning while working alongside First Nations families to educate their children on ancestral estates? • Are you experienced working collaboratively to achieve a community's educational vision? • Are you experienced governing all aspects of school operations? • Are you a successful educator who can bring passion and skills to purposeful EAL/D, bilingual and bicultural programs in a remote context? • Do you deeply respect Yolngu authority, values, histories and languages, and can you embed these into rich, engaging education for students? • Are you enlivened to encourage and support teaching team cohesion by enabling each others development and commitment to achieving the Yirralka Education vision?
<p>The Principal of Mäpuru Yirralka College leads the implementation of Yirralka Education’s vision for the learners in its College, with a focus on a shared respectful culture of co-leadership between the Principal and Yolngu Principal in a manner which allows Yolngu team members to work from their cultural authority. This includes leading and resourcing the implementation of a rigorous, broad bi-literacy and bi-cultural education program that cognitively challenges and sets high expectations for both students and teachers. The Principal is required to be a strong, flexible teacher and be able to teach all year levels if required. </p><p>The Principal leads and guides the strategic direction of the college through the development, implementation and evaluation of the Mäpuru Yirralka College Strategic Plan in collaboration with the Board. </p><p> The Principal is responsible for all aspects of school governance, management and operations, including recruitment, induction and professional development of College staff. Establishing expectations for all staff to achieve high standards and building their capacity through performance management and professional development is a key position responsibility. </p><p>The Principal manages the financial operations and resources of the College, reporting on these to the College Board, NT and Australian governments. A crucial role of this position involves developing relationships with elders, families and community to ensure the College continues to thrive as a vibrant rich school, maintaining its value to the wider community. </p>

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<p>Application Process</p><p>Please see attached Principal Job Description and Additional Information About Mäpuru.</p><p>Please submit a current resume, cover letter and response to selection criteria to Yirralka Education Chair, John Greatorex via email.</p><p><a href="mailto:john.greatorex&#64;cdu.edu.au" rel="nofollow">john.greatorex&#64;cdu.edu.au</a></p><p>It is a detailed description providing details of bi-literacy and bi-cultural team teaching and life in a very remote vibrant part of Australia. The additional information also paints a picture of the college living context, illustrating the opportunities to be creative in responding to family&#39;s educational needs in a rich and unique environment.</p>

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