Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) are seeking a high performing Head of Campus for their Hopevale Campus. 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.
We are seeking a dedicated Head of Campus to lead out school community on a permanent full-time basis.
About The Department Of Education
The Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) is a partnership between the Department of Education and Good to Great Schools, showcasing their comprehensive 5C education reform model. Our vision is for students to achieve their full potential, talent and creativity, and have the confidence and capacity for hard work so they can orbit between two worlds and enjoy the best of both.
Education
Our education model is driven by a focus on the child and a belief that successful outcomes can be achieved for every child. It has two priority areas:
* effective teaching, which relates to quality teaching program supported with school team professional learning and a strong commitment to continuous school improvement; and
* 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.
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 focussed on explicit teaching.
Your Role
As The Head Of Campus, Hopevale Campus You Will
* Deliver the vision of the department
* Lead and implement all aspects of the CYAAA's education program at Hopevale Campus.
* Improve the educational outcomes of students
* Develop the quality of teaching and learning
* Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
* Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
* A 2 page response to How you will be assessed section of the attached role description, taking into account the attached additional information related to work at CYAAA.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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