Regional Principal
East Metro
Full time, 1.0 FTE, 3-year contract
Commences: 1st January 2024
The opportunity
As the largest CARE school in Australia, Alta-1 College offers an extraordinary opportunity for an exceptional leader. If your professional practice is guided by your Christian faith and you are passionate about making a profound impact on young lives, this is the ideal role for you. Join us in a new season of growth and success as we expand our reach across Western Australia and beyond.
About Alta-1 College
Alta-1 College WA is an independent Christian, co-educational, CARE (Curriculum and Reengagement in Education) School with a strong legacy of transforming lives since 2004. Across multiple Western Australia and Queensland locations, our multi-campus college strategically partners with existing church communities. Our dedication is directed towards disengaged and disadvantaged young people aged 12 to 18, providing them with a unique pathway to complete their secondary education.
Alta-1’s campuses are strategically positioned throughout Western Australia, encompassing metropolitan areas, regional towns, and remote locations. This deliberate diversity enables us to cater to students from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. We believe that all young people, regardless of their location, deserve access to quality education and support.
At Alta-1, we prioritise creating a nurturing and secure learning environment where students can flourish. We combine a small school approach with a comprehensive therapeutic recovery model. This combination fosters a sense of belonging, enabling students to confront and overcome challenges while embarking on a transformative journey of healing, restoration, identity formation, and purpose discovery.
Our top priority safeguarding the well-being and welfare of our children and young people. Alta-1 College is fully committed to maintaining a child-safe environment and implementing practices that ensure the safety and security of all our students.
Core responsibilities
- leadership;
- selecting, admitting, encouraging, disciplining and excluding students;
- ensuring the safety and welfare of students as far as reasonably practicable whilst under the supervision of the College;
- implementing the policies of the College and Alta-1 Australia;
- the conduct and control of the organisation, curriculum, instruction and promotion of Alta-1 College in line with the Alta-1 System and other requirements of the Alta-1 Licence and relevant mandated government requirements;
- selection and management of staff and their pastoral care and performance;
- promoting cooperation with the local churches and other community organisations;
- monitoring and reporting on performance in relation to the school plan and any other matters of which the Board should be aware;
- ensuring compliance requirements are met within the context of the College’s compliance framework;
- financial planning and management of the Region;
- proactive cooperation and teamwork across Alta-1; and
- other matters as required by Alta-1 from time to time.
Key skills
- strong leadership and management experience.
- ability to build relationships, inspire confidence and create trust.
- passion for, commitment to and success in working with at-risk adolescent students.
- effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills, relevant for managing relationships with parents, students and staff.
- Ability to develop, grow and empower individual team members
- Ability to build team and foster collaboration
- Experience in implementing a curriculum framed by the requirements of the appropriate government agency and/or an equivalent
For more information regarding the function and requirements of this role, please refer to the job description below.
Benefits of working for Alta-1 College
- Make a tangible difference to the lives of at-risk youth
- Attractive salary packaging options available
- A Christian working environment where relationships matte
How to apply
If you can see yourself becoming a member of the Alta-1 team and succeeding in this role, please apply.
To be considered, all applications must include:
- cover letter
- separate document addressing the selection criteria
- current resume
- written reference from your pastor or a statement of faith written by you
Please submit applications and queries regarding this role via email to [email protected] addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Gregory.
Application closing date is Sunday 22nd October 2023.
Alta-1 encourages you to apply for this position as soon as possible and reserves the right to close this vacancy without notice.
CHANGING LIVES ONE AT A TIME
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