This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Ngaanyatjarra Lands School (NLS) is seeking a dedicated and culturally aware Deputy Principal to join our Warburton Campus team. This leadership role is varied and challenging. The successful applicant will benefit from previous experience living within a remote community and successful practice within a remote educational context.
The successful applicant would provide educational and managerial leadership within the Warburton Campus and community by helping to develop and promote the values, ethos, and priorities of the NLS. This is a leadership role and experience implementing effective measures to address complex student behaviours and learning engagement challenges would be highly regarded. Ideally, using effective cross-cultural and engagement strategies, they will assist school staff and community members to accept and develop opportunities for improved services. The Deputy Principal should assist the campus Principal to facilitate workforce effectiveness in providing appropriate, meaningful, and targeted educational programs that show a culturally responsive approach to improving student outcomes. Aligning with the ethos and directions of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework is imperative as this forms the basis of whole school and campus planning.
Experience and proven success in improving teaching and learning of Aboriginal English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) learners is highly desirable. The NLS has a suite of approaches to teaching and learning based on two-way, explicit teaching that is inclusive of Aboriginal perspectives. This includes the Two-Way Science program and the ability to provide leadership in the school and community in this learning area is desirable. Secondary education across the school is based on the Big Picture Education approach and encompasses a rigorous and individualised approach to student achievement through the pursuit of student interests and targeted, explicit teaching. The successful applicant will ideally have an understanding of effective Aboriginal education pedagogical practices as well as trauma-informed practices and student support. Ideally, the successful applicant will be able to provide examples of meeting the needs and creating opportunities through collaboration with Aboriginal students, staff and community members.
The structure of the NLS comprises of seven remote campuses located over vast distances from each other, throughout the Western Desert region of Western Australia. An Executive Principal and the campus Principals form a leadership team that collectively facilitates implementation and progression of an overarching strategic plan, directly aligned with individual campus operational plans addressing the unique context of each community. Whilst the campuses are separated by large distances, they are bound together by the culture of the Yarnangu people and the school is committed to contributing to increased agency and leadership of Yarnangu students, staff and community members. Our students speak a range of Aboriginal languages and are influenced by deep cultural connections to Country and ancient family histories, as well as the impact of social change and challenges present in contemporary community life.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.nglandschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
It is highly desirable for the successful applicant to have experience or knowledge of Collaborative Teaching Practices, Instructional Leadership, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), CMS and Trauma Informed Practice. Applicants with the ability to manage Information and Communications Technology (ICT) within a school setting will be viewed favourably.
The Deputy Principal will work closely with the leadership team and Principal to complement existing successful collaborative and reflective processes which are driven by student improvement. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are essential as are effective leadership skills for the implementation of School Plans and Department of Education (DoE) initiatives.
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Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $20 870 per year
- District allowance of $2 734 per year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500 see info below
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Ngaanyatjarra Lands School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jason Van Poelgeest, Executive Principal on (08) 8954 9502 or emailing Principal.Ngaanyatjarra.LS@education.wa.edu.au.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF, in the context of the role and business needs of the school
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/DP970390
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025
