Head of School - (Level 5) - Indooroopilly State High School

Queensland Department of Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Indooroopilly High School, operating under the Queensland Department of Education, seeks a dedicated school leader to join our Junior School as Head of School. As a Senior Executive Team member, you will pursue the school's vision, nurture relationships with families and stakeholders, and work to deliver excellent student outcomes.

This temporary full-time role runs from 21 January 2027 to 25 March 2027, subject to conditions.

Qualifications

• Lead and inspire the school community to establish and pursue a shared educational vision.
• Demonstrate ethical, values-driven leadership with equity and high expectations.
• Foster lifelong learning, continuous improvement and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Improve the educational outcomes of students.
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic and effective school leadership through sound knowledge of legislation and policy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Educational leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Head of School - (Level 5) - Indooroopilly State High School

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

Indooroopilly State High School is seeking a dedicated school leader to join our forward-thinking community as the Head of School in our Junior School. As an important member of our Senior Executive Team, you will be responsible for a strategic portfolio working collaborativelywith the leadership team to pursue and achieve the school's vision and nurture positive relationships in order to deliver excellent outcomes for students. The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative and play a leading role in supporting students' engagement with school sothat every young person has the opportunity to achieve their personal best. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 21 January 2027 until 25 March 2027, unless otherwise determined.

About Us

Indooroopilly State High School welcomes applications for this exciting leadership opportunity. You will join a team of experienced educators and school leaders and work with highly capable young people within an engaged school community that fosters strong connections between home and school.

Our vision and values guide the school's strategic direction and everyday actions. As a community of forward thinkers, we strive to prepare our students for a global future which they will help to shape as productive, ethical citizens. Our four core values of each person's dignity, our community's diversity, open communication, and quality learning are embedded into all aspects of school life and manifest in a unique "Indro" sensibility.

About the Role

Indooroopilly High's curriculum is wide and varied, offering choices in Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority and Vocational Education subjects, as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Our cutting-edge learning experiences, enriched by a strong international focus, ensure that the talents and interests of all students can be recognised and cultivated.

As the Junior School Principal you will:

• Improve the educational outcomes of students
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

The Head of School, Junior School reports to the school Principal.

As the Junior School Principal you will have responsibility for the following:

• Lead and inspire the school community to establish and pursue a shared educational vision that prioritises high-quality learning outcomes and success for every student.
• Demonstrate ethical, values-driven leadership by promoting equity, inclusion, social justice and high expectations for student and staff performance.
• Foster a culture of lifelong learning, continuous improvement and professional growth, encouraging innovation and future-focused educational practices.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with families, government agencies, community organisations, industry and business to enhance student learning and wellbeing.
• Provide strategic and effective school leadership through sound knowledge of legislation and policy, responsible management of resources, and a clear focus on achieving school priorities and goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

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.