This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Ngaanyatjarra Lands School (NLS) is seeking an outstanding Executive Deputy Principal to join its executive leadership team based at the Warakurna School Administration Office.

This is a unique and rewarding leadership opportunity within one of Australia's most distinctive remote schools. The role is varied, challenging and highly influential, offering the chance to make a significant contribution to educational outcomes for Aboriginal students across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. Experience living and working in a remote community, together with a record of success in a remote education context, will be highly regarded.

As a member of the executive leadership team, you will provide strategic educational and organisational leadership by helping to develop, promote and enact the values, vision and priorities of NLS. You will foster a culture of shared ownership and collaboration, working closely with staff, community members, service providers and other stakeholders to strengthen educational opportunities for students. Through effective change management and leadership practices, you will support school improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality services across the school.

Working collaboratively with the Executive Principal, Campus Principals and the broader leadership team, you will support workforce effectiveness by leading, motivating and building the capability of staff to improve teaching, learning and student outcomes. A strong understanding of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework is highly desirable, as it underpins whole‐school planning, reflection and continuous improvement across NLS.





The successful applicant will ideally have experience in curriculum leadership and instructional improvement, particularly in supporting Aboriginal students who are learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D). An understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy, effective Aboriginal education practices, trauma‐informed approaches and student wellbeing frameworks will be highly regarded.

NLS delivers a Two‐Way Explicit Teaching Model that combines evidence‐informed instructional practices with Yarnangu perspectives, knowledge and ways of learning. The successful applicant will play a key role in strengthening this approach by supporting leaders and teachers to design and deliver high‐quality, culturally responsive learning experiences that are tailored to students' academic, personal and cultural needs.

You will ideally possess a strong understanding of the unique educational, cultural and community context of NLS, together with an ability to lead initiatives that improve student engagement, attendance, achievement and wellbeing. Experience leading whole‐school assessment, data analysis and school improvement processes, along with a sound knowledge of literacy and numeracy improvement frameworks, will be highly regarded.

As Executive Deputy Principal, you will provide strategic leadership in curriculum development, instructional coaching, professional learning and school improvement. Working closely with the Executive Principal,



campus leaders and senior Aboriginal cultural advisors, you will support the implementation of high‐quality planning, teaching and assessment practices aligned with the school's vision, values and agreed pedagogical approaches.

The successful applicant should have expertise in differentiated learning, integrated curriculum design, instructional leadership and evidence‐informed practice. You will have the capacity to coach, mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collective responsibility for student success.

We are looking foran exceptional communicator and relationship builder who is committed to achieving equitable and successful outcomes for all students. Ideally, you will be a resilient, culturally responsive and innovative leader capable of navigating complex educational environments while building strong partnerships with staff, families and communities.

Experience working respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal students, families and communities would be ideal. Experience in strengthening student engagement and attendance, supporting wellbeing, and re‐engaging learners who have become disconnected from schooling will be highly regarded.

The Executive Deputy Principal plays a pivotal role in strengthening teaching practice, driving school improvement and ensuring consistent, high‐quality approaches to curriculum, assessment and student engagement across all NLS campuses. The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to build strong professional relationships, work collaboratively across multiple locations and provide inspirational leadership within a complex and unique remote school context.

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