About Strelley Community School

Strelley Community School is a remote Aboriginal Independent Community School located in the Pilbara Region of WA. With approximately 80 students, the school caters for Kindergarten to Year 12 across 2 campuses - (Strelley & Warralong).

The language, culture and history of the students are highly respected and valued within the school and its programs.

The school’s curriculum employs learning, teaching and assessment programs that provide each student with opportunities to demonstrate the learning outcomes identified in the Australian Curriculum and the Western Australian Curriculum Frameworks. The delivery of the school curriculum endeavours to be rich and varied, and to provide the students with a learning environment that is supportive, stimulating and encourages student participation, growth and development.

Your new career awaits

Strelley Community School now has an exciting, full-time opportunity for a Principal to join their teams based at the Warralong (Karntimarta) and Strelley (Yurtingunya) campuses both located East of Port Hedland.

Working under the direction of the Nomads Charitable and Educational Foundation Governing Body and the various Strelley Community School Committees, the Principal is accountable for the day-to-day operations for the school across both campuses.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administration and financial management;
• Implementation and compliance of school policies and procedures and the Strelley Community School Aims;
• Curriculum development and program innovation;
• Student achievement and wellbeing;
• Staff development and management;
• Resource management of school assets; and
• Stakeholder engagement (internally and externally) with the community.

Whilst previous experience working as a Principal will be highly regarded, Strelley Community School is also open to speaking with candidates who are currently working as a Deputy Principal or Senior Teacher, looking to make the next step up in their career.

To view the full position description, please go to: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/114206.

Be Rewarded

This is a rare opportunity to live and work in a remote Indigenous community. While this lifestyle is not for everyone, for those that are truly open and committed to the opportunity, you will be offered a life-changing experience in which you will see the direct, positive impact you are making to the lives of children in the community.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive salary in line with the School Education Act Employee's (Teachers and Administrators) General Agreement 2017, ranging from $116,626-$127,810 + super (depending on qualifications and experience).

The Principal is to reside at the Warralong Campus of the school where a three-bedroom demountable home is provided rent free by the Foundation. Essential services (i.e. power, water and gas) are also provided at no expense to the staff member. The accommodation provided is furnished with most essentials (i.e. beds, lounge setting, dining suite, shelving, white goods and kitchenware) and relocation assistance and an annual travel allowance is also provided.

For those candidates looking to relocate with a partner, Strelley Community School can also provide guidance on other job opportunities that may be available within the school and/or local area. The above accommodation and benefits would be accessible to both parties.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge, and the chance to make a real difference in a remote community - Apply Now!