Principal

Yirara College - Alice Springs

ALICE SPRINGS, NT 


Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 March 2023



<p><b>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Commencing April 2023 </b></p> <p>An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced leader to guide and influence an amazing community with the challenge to impact a generation.</p> <p>Yirara College is a Lutheran boarding school for Indigenous secondary-age students from central and northern Australia. Yirara is located in the Northern Territory, 7km south of Alice Springs.</p> <p>As principal you will lead and manage a committed and experienced team to provide a Christ centred and culturally responsive learning environment that inspires and</p> <p>educates young people.</p> <p>A strong desire to work with Indigenous people and understand culture is essential.</p> <p>An information package with selection criteria and application details is available from:</p> <p>Larissa Paynter, Lutheran Education SA, NT &amp; WA</p> <p>Ph: 08 8276 8401</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:Larissa.paynter@lesnw.edu.au?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">Larissa.paynter@lesnw.edu.au</a></p> <p>Applications close 1 March 2023</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>
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<p>Your application should be submitted by email to Larissa Paynter, Lutheran Education SA NT &amp; WA – <a href="mailto:larissa.paynter@lesnw.edu.au?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">larissa.paynter@lesnw.edu.au</a> by no later than 4pm on Wednesday 1 March 2023 and should include:</p> <p>1. A cover letter, including details of your preferred contact method, phone or email.</p> <p>2. A statement (maximum 4 pages) giving evidence of how the Capabilities from Growing deep: Growing Oneself; Engaging the Community; Leading the Team; and Focusing of Outcomes have shaped your ‘work’ – the vocational practices from Growing deep: Strengthening Lutheran Identity; Excellence in teaching and learning; Ongoing improvement and innovation; Community building; and Leading Effective organization and management.</p> <p>3. Curriculum Vitae covering:</p> <p>a. Full name, home address, confidential email address, mobile and phone contact details</p> <p>b. Nationality and citizenship</p> <p>c. Teacher Registration details</p> <p>d. Positions held, dates, scope of responsibilities and key achievements</p> <p>e. Qualifications</p> <p>f. Any other relevant information, such as memberships, involvement in professional community activities and organisations.</p> <p>4. The names, addresses (postal and email) and contact telephone numbers of at least (4) confidential referees. These must include:</p> <p>a. Applicant’s present or previous employer (either Principal or Chair of School Council)</p> <p>b. A person who is familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional background and recent experience</p> <p>c. A person who can authoritatively comment on the applicant’s personal qualities and capacity to lead</p> <p>d. Preferably a Pastor of the Lutheran Church of Australia or a person able to comment on the applicant’s spiritual leadership qualities.</p> <p>Enquiries may be directed to: John Proeve&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jde.proeve@gmail.com?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jde.proeve@gmail.com</a>?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:jde.proeve@gmail.com?subject=Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jde.proeve@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or 0427 591 859.</p>

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