Position Overview
Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) is seeking a high performing Principal.
The Academy is a partnership between the Department of Education and Training and Good to Great Schools Australia, showcasing the Academy Education Model.
The Academy operates two campuses in Coen and Hope Vale.
This is a temporary full‐time position from 20 April 2026 until 3 December 2027 unless otherwise determined.
About Your Opportunity
The CYAAA is a partnership between the Department of Education and Good to Great Schools, showcasing the comprehensive Academy Education Model.
Education
Our education model is driven by a focus on the child and a belief that successful outcomes can be achieved for every child. The model has two priority areas:
* Effective teaching, which relates to a quality teaching program supported with school team professional learning and a strong commitment to continuous school improvement.
* Social and emotional wellbeing of students delivered through the Every Child is Special program that is evidence-based and has strong family and community engagement.
Our vision is to deliver 'best of both worlds' educational opportunities to our students to support their bicultural identity while preparing them to succeed in high‐quality secondary boarding school.
CYAAA's education program was developed specifically to address the needs of the Academy's two campuses in Coen and Hopevale and is based on Direct Instruction which is focused on explicit teaching.
* Hopevale is located on Cape York Peninsula about 35 minutes drive (46 kilometres) northwest of Cooktown, and about 4.5 hours drive (371 kilometres) north of Cairns. Hope Vale campus is a primary school encompassing prep to Year 6 with approximately 128 students.
* Coen is located on the northern end of the Great Dividing Range and is surrounded by mountains. The township is 3 hours drive (240 km) from Laura and approximately 7 hours (580 km) northwest of Cairns.
About Your Role
* Deliver the vision of the department.
* Lead all aspects of the CYAAA's education model at Hopevale and Coen Campuses.
* Improve the educational outcomes of students.
* Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
* Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
Applicants Will Have
* Relevant leadership experience in curriculum and instruction.
* Experience in the delivery of Direct Instruction and/or Explicit Direct Instruction.
* Applicants will be requested to attend a CYAAA leader recruitment virtual workshop program.
* The successful applicant will be required to complete the Introduction to Effective Instruction training on appointment.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should understand your relevant work history).
* Attach a written response (2‐page maximum) to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
* Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the Role Description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group Education & Training
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