ABOUT KTF FODE CENTRES:

KTF FODE Centres deliver the Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE) curriculum to students in rural and remote areas across Papua New Guinea, helping them to complete Upper Secondary, Lower Secondary, and Basic Education certifications and transition into further training or employment.

The program supports inclusive, community-embedded education with a mix of campus-based and outreach delivery. Our schools are vibrant, student-focused, and committed to educational equity.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced FODE Principal to lead operations and academics at one of our FODE Centres. This is a leadership role suited to someone who is innovative, community-minded, and has strong experience managing secondary-level teaching teams.

The role blends teaching and curriculum leadership with the operational, logistical, and strategic oversight of a remote education site. A successful Principal will ensure a high standard of teaching, strong student progress, effective outreach, and responsive community engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the academic program, including teaching, assessment, and exam preparation.
Manage school operations, timetabling, logistics, and resource distribution.
Motivate and support students, ensuring inclusion, wellbeing, and participation.
Coach and develop teaching staff, maintaining high standards and effective delivery.
Ensure accurate data collection, timely reporting, and support for MEL activities.
Promote safety and compliance with KTF safeguarding and operational policies.
Deliver the FODE program in outreach contexts.
Strengthen relationships with communities, local schools, and key stakeholders.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

Tertiary qualification in Education (Bachelor’s or higher) – ESSENTIAL
Current Full Teaching Registration in PNG - ESSENTIAL
Minimum 5 years experience in education, including leadership roles – ESSENTIAL
Experience managing academic operations in remote or low-resource settings
Strong team leadership, mentoring, and performance management experience
Ability to adapt curriculum delivery for diverse learners and outreach contexts
Excellent planning, reporting, and administrative skills
Strong cultural competency and inclusive education practice
Competence with ICT tools including emails, databases, and mobile devices
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the right to work in PNG
Willingness to travel for outreach delivery and training
Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Police Clearance

KTF is proudly a child-safe, inclusive, and equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including women, people with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQI+.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please click Apply for this Job and include the following in your application:

Cover letter addressing your interest in the Principal – FODE role and how your background fits the key selection criteria
Current resume
Copy of your teaching qualification(s)
Copy of current teaching registration
At least one written reference

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For queries only, contact:admin@kokodatrackfoundation.org with Principal - FODE enquiry as subject. Please note that applications sent to this email will not be reviewed.

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