Remote Deputy Principal: Lead Aboriginal Education

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

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