Deputy Principal

Nyangatjatjara Aboriginal Corporation; Alice Springs, Yulara; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Relocation assistance

Competitive remuneration package

Additional benefits during interview

Job summary

Nyangatjatjara Aboriginal Corporation seeks an experienced Deputy Principal to provide strategic and operational leadership across three remote communities. You will work with the CEO/Principal, campus leaders, teachers, families and communities to improve teaching quality, engagement, attendance and wellbeing outcomes.

The role focuses on curriculum and pedagogy, NCCD leadership and school improvement in a remote context, with travel between campuses and a strong commitment to culturally

Qualifications

• Current teacher registration (or eligibility) in the Northern Territory.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in curriculum and instructional leadership.
• Experience leading NCCD processes and inclusive education practices.
• Strong understanding of data-informed school improvement and attendance strategies.
• Commitment to culturally responsive education with Aboriginal communities.
• Current NT Ochre Card (or ability to obtain).
• Current manual driver's licence and ability to travel between remote communities.
• Experience working in remote, regional or Aboriginal community schools.
• Knowledge of Two-Way Learning and culturally responsive pedagogies.
• Experience leading across multiple campuses or sites.
• LR or MR licence or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to improve student outcomes across three communities.
• Collaborate with CEO/Principal, campus leaders, teachers, families and communities to strengthen teaching quality, engagement, attendance and wellbeing.
• Lead curriculum delivery implementation and continuous improvement across campuses.
• Support teachers to develop high-quality, evidence-informed teaching practices.
• Coach and mentor staff through observation, feedback and professional learning.
• Monitor student achievement data and support targeted interventions.
• Ensure curriculum planning reflects Australian Curriculum and local cultural contexts.
• Lead NCCD processes and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Support staff to identify, document and implement adjustments for students with disability.
• Facilitate moderation and maintain records/evidence; strengthen inclusive education.
• Develop strategies to improve attendance and student engagement.
• Analyse attendance data and coordinate responses to trends and barriers.
• Work with families, communities and external agencies to support participation.
• Promote culturally responsive and strengths-based engagement approaches.
• Support campuses to implement restorative practices and positive behaviour frameworks.
• Contribute to strategic planning, school improvement initiatives and accreditation.
• Assist in leading organisational change and educational improvement.
• Build leadership capacity across campuses and travel between sites.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum leadership

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cultural responsiveness

Aboriginal communities engagement

Travel between campuses

Leadership across campuses

Job description

The Deputy Principal provides strategic and operational leadership to improve student outcomes across three communities. The role works closely with the CEO/Principal, campus leaders, teachers, families, and community stakeholders to strengthen teaching quality, student engagement, attendance, and wellbeing outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for Aboriginal students and leading school improvement in a remote context.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum and Pedagogy

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of curriculum delivery across all campuses.

Support teachers to develop high-quality, evidence-informed teaching practices.

Coach and mentor staff through observation, feedback, professional learning, and instructional leadership.

Monitor student achievement data and support targeted intervention strategies.

Ensure curriculum planning reflects both Australian Curriculum requirements and local cultural contexts.

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)

Lead the school's NCCD processes across all campuses.

Ensure compliance with legislative and reporting requirements.

Support staff to identify, document, and implement reasonable adjustments for students with disability.

Facilitate moderation processes and maintain accurate records and evidence.

Strengthen inclusive education practices across the College.

Attendance and Student Engagement

Develop and implement strategies to improve attendance and student engagement.

Analyse attendance data and coordinate responses to identified trends and barriers.

Work collaboratively with families, community members and external agencies to support student participation.

Promote culturally responsive and strengths-based approaches to engagement.

Support campuses to implement restorative practices and positive behaviour support frameworks.

Leadership and School Improvement

Contribute to strategic planning, school improvement initiatives, and accreditation requirements.

Assist the CEO/Principal in leading organisational change and educational improvement.

Build leadership capacity across campuses.

Foster strong partnerships with families, communities, and key stakeholders.

Travel regularly between campuses as required.

Current teacher registration (or eligibility for registration) in the Northern Territory.

Demonstrated leadership experience in curriculum and instructional leadership.

Experience leading NCCD processes and inclusive education practices.

Strong understanding of data-informed school improvement and attendance strategies.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.

Commitment to culturally responsive education and working collaboratively with Aboriginal communities.

Current Northern Territory Ochre Card (or ability to obtain).

Current manual driver's licence and ability to travel between remote communities.

Experience working in remote, regional or Aboriginal community schools.

Knowledge of Two-Way Learning and culturally responsive pedagogies.

Experience leading across multiple campuses or sites.

LR or MR licence or willingness to obtain one

About us

Nyangatjatjara College operates across remote Aboriginal communities located in Mutitjulu, Imanpa, and Kaltukatjara (Docker River) in the Northern Territory. The communities are situated on the traditional lands of the Aṉangu people and are rich in culture, language, history, and connection to Country. The role will be primarily located in Kaltukatjara (Docker River), which is located approximately 670 km south-west of Alice Springs, near the Western Australian border.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on educational outcomes for Aṉangu students while working alongside dedicated staff and communities in one of Australia's most unique and rewarding educational settings. You will join a team committed to high expectations, cultural integrity, student success, and community partnership.

Competitive remuneration package, accommodation, relocation assistance and additional benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Competitive remuneration package.

Accommodation & utilities provided.

Relocation assistance.

Additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process.