Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School, located at Cluden, Townsville, Qld, is seeking a highly motivated, compassionate and dedicated School Principal to lead our small independent Special Assistance School.

Are you someone who is passionate about re-engaging Indigenous young people who are disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from school? Are you a natural mentor or leader who is motivated and compassionate, with an interest in supporting Indigenous young people in the local community? Are you someone who is engaging and passionate about transforming lives through meaningful relationships and learning experiences?

[Full-time]

ABOUT US

Silver Lining Foundation Australia Ltd (SLFA) (https://silverlining.org.au) is a growing Indigenous led charity whose objective is to provide benevolent relief to First Nations Australians. SLFA has multiple programs based in Queensland that provide culturally appropriate services that cater for the diverse needs of disenfranchised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our schools and programs work with predominantly Indigenous young people to provide culturally appropriate education and other support services.

Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School is one of our small independent Special Assistance Schools - a micro school that caters to the diverse learning needs of disenfranchised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners from local communities. The school provides opportunities for young people to re-engage in their education by delivering learning experiences that are culturally rich, age appropriate and academically achievable.

Students atYallorin Yimba Silver Lining School are at the centre of professional practice, with their educational and cultural needs, backgrounds, perspectives and interests reflected in the learning programs. Grounded in strong relationships, trauma-informed practice, and community connections, we are committed to walking alongside young people on their educational journey.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. We do this by creating a workplace which embraces and celebrates the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills and contributions. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

THE ROLE

Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School has an exciting opportunity for a School Principal to join and lead our small team - an individual, who has leadership and teaching experience and a passion for working with and supporting disenfranchised young people.

The role has a component of teaching, and therefore, the successful applicant will be a QCT Registered Teacher with experience in Primary, Middle Years or Secondary schooling. Teachers with a Bachelor of Education (Primary) are also encouraged to apply.

As School Principal, you will lead a small team of committed educators and support staff to provide holistic, student centred education. You will shape and implement the SLFA Board of Directors strategy that aim to improve educational outcomes, foster cultural identity and pride, support well-being and re-engagement for our young people. Building strong relationships with families, Elders, and local Indigenous communities will be central to your leadership.

The role is a 'hands-on' role which requires you to be visibly present and actively involved in working with students and staff on a day to day basis. You will be an instructional leader who will lead and support staff in identifying and planning high-quality teaching and learning opportunities to ensure that students receive learning experiences of the highest quality and range of learning opportunities so as to reach their full potential. You will oversee the implementation and delivery of a range of programs which may include individualised literacy and numeracy, ACARA integrated units, cultural learning and personal development programs, as well as facilitating senior years coursework. You will be supported by the Curriculum Development Officer, Learning Support Coordinator, Senior Education Officer.

You will be responsible for the overall operation and management of the School on a day to day basis, and for ensuring that the School fulfils and maintains its accreditation, legal and compliance obligations. You will be supported by the SLFA Central Office executive and leadership staff in fulfilling these responsibilities.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Proven leadership experience in education, ideally with disengaged or at risk students.

Ability to work in a multi-ability level classroom (where many learners are working well below their year level).

Demonstrated ability to deliver highly differentiated learning experiences and support a variety of learning styles.

Demonstrated experience planning and delivering high quality, engaging, inclusive, and culturally appropriate teaching and learning programs.

Demonstrated understanding of the impacts that adverse childhood experiences may have on student engagement and the implications for academic, social, and emotional learning.

Demonstrated ability to plan for, monitor and meet the needs of diverse learners through processes such as Indigenous Bandscales and NCCD.

Demonstrated experience with using a variety of assessment and diagnostic tools to effectively and accurately monitor and report on student progress.

Well-developed skills and strategies for proactive classroom management and effective behaviour intervention, including the ability to work restoratively when conflicts arise.

Experience of working with young people, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, who are marginalised and disenfranchised and who may present with a complex history of trauma - as well as their families/carers.

Demonstrated ability to work within guidelines for promoting Health and Safety, including the ability to plan, monitor, report, and resolve matters within policy guidelines.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other staff, parent/carers, and external stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for students.

Demonstrated ability to build positive but professional relationships with young people and their families, carers, caseworkers, etc, and effectively communicate with them.

Demonstrated ability to self-evaluate, reflect on professional practice, and engage in processes that support professional development.

Demonstrated proficiency in using ICT tools, including Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), for administration tasks, record keeping and communication.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

You must also have both of the following in order to apply:

Valid Driver Licence: at least a Class Code C (Car) and Type Code O or P2 (Open or Provisional 2) Driver Licence;

QCT Teacher Registration: provisional or full.

Identified Position

In line with our commitment to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, this is an identified role which intends to improve the under-representation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the education sector. This identified role is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

Applicants applying for this identified role must:

identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and

be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent; and

be accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live.

Working with Children - Statement of Commitment

SLFA supports the rights of its young people and is committed to taking all reasonable steps to provide them with a safe and supportive environment and promote their safety and wellbeing, and protection from foreseeable harm. In order to give practical effect to SLFA’s commitment, SLFA will act in accordance with its legal obligations under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (Qld) (‘the Act’) SLFA aims to eliminate and minimise risk to the safety of its young people and ensure the safety and wellbeing of its young people by implementing employment risk management strategies, practices and procedures to promote the wellbeing of its young people and to protect them from harm.

Position Start Date

Monday 7th July 2025 (Semester 2) (but start date is flexible / negotiable)

Applications must include:

Cover Letter: explaining your reason/s for applying, and why you would be suited to this role.

Current CV / Resume: including at least two professional referees (referees will be contacted following an interview).

The successful applicant will be required to complete an Application for Employment and provide all necessary documentation prior to being offered a contract. You will be required to provide evidence of your years of full-time teaching experience.

Applications Close: Monday 23rd June 2025.

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