Principal (Level 4) - Yeppoon State School

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

Job summary

Yeppoon State School in Queensland invites applications for a Principal to provide strategic leadership, translate a shared vision into priorities, and drive a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

You will lead with integrity, build strong relationships with staff, students, families and the wider community, and promote accountability and professional growth.

This role offers the opportunity to influence meaningful change and make a lasting contribution to the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead with integrity and set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Build strong relationships with staff, students, families and the wider community.
• Promote accountability, reflection and ongoing professional development.
• Embed equity, social justice and fairness in daily school life.

Job description

Are you an experienced educational leader ready to shape the future of a school community? As Principal you will provide strategic leadership to bring the department's vision to life and support a culture of high expectations, professional growth and continuous improvement.

Working with staff, students, families and the wider community, you will build strong relationships and provide leadership that strengthens school practice and creates an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.

This is an opportunity to use your leadership experience and educational expertise to influence meaningful improvement and make a lasting contribution to your school community.

About Us

Yeppoon State School is a co-educational school. We have a wonderful team of dedicated and competent staff who work closely together to provide challenging, meaningful and rich learning experiences for all of our students. Due to this, Yeppoon State School has become renowned for high standards in academic, cultural and sporting achievements. Our aim is to provide all students with the opportunity to achieve their full potential within a safe, disciplined and supportive learning environment.

We pride ourselves on working with students, parents and carers, and the school community to deliver a first class education. As a school community we strive to provide our students with high quality educational opportunities that will empower them to be the very best that they can be academically, emotionally and socially when they exit our school at the end of year 6.

Your Opportunity

As Principal, you will lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students. You will translate this vision into clear priorities and lead the implementation of strategies that support ongoing school improvement.

You will set high standards for student and staff performance and promote a culture of accountability, reflection and professional development. You will encourage staff to participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development, supporting the continued development of teaching and leadership practice.

You will uphold the principalship as a values-based, ethical and moral activity, demonstrating integrity and sound judgement in your leadership and decision-making. You will model high standards of professional conduct and foster trust, respect and shared responsibility across the school community.

Embedding socially just practices in daily school life will be central to your leadership. You will ensure equity and fairness are reflected in the school's practices, policies and interactions, while supporting an environment that respects the diverse needs and contributions of students, staff and the wider community.

Through purposeful leadership and engagement with the school community, you will lead continuous improvement and ensure the school's vision, priorities and practices remain focused on providing quality educational experiences for all students.

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.

Occupational group

Education & Training