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

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Indooroopilly State High School invites applications for the role of Junior School Principal. The successful candidate will lead and inspire a school community to pursue a shared educational vision, prioritising high-quality learning outcomes and student success.

Ethical, values-driven leadership with emphasis on equity and inclusion is required to promote social justice and high expectations for staff and students.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

About UsIndooroopilly 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 RoleIndooroopilly 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 studentsDevelop the quality of teaching and learningNurture 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.How to applyPlease submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); andA 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.