Principal (Level 5) - Calliope State High School

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Principal for Calliope State High School to lead a new educational facility and drive a shared vision for high-quality learning outcomes. You will translate priorities into actionable strategies, uphold professional standards and foster accountability across staff and students.

You will champion lifelong learning, equity, and inclusive practices, while building strong relationships with families and the wider community to sustain continuous school improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead school improvement and implement strategies.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive practices within a diverse community.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for staff and community engagement.
• Experience in educational leadership, staff development and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school community to develop and implement a shared educational vision.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance and accountability.
• Promote professional development and lifelong learning among staff.
• Foster trust, respect and distributed leadership across the school.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life to reflect equity.
• Drive continuous improvement to provide quality educational experiences for all students.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching & mentoring

Equity & inclusion

Education

Teaching qualification

Registration with education authority

Job description

About us:Calliope State High School is a brand new, educational facility for the township of Calliope. The establishment of our school has been a passion driven by the community for a number of years and we are pleased to see the school come to life in 2020. The staff and community are extremely excited to build traditions within the school and develop a reputation of excellence that will stand as a legacy moving into the future.Calliope State High School provides education to students from year 7 to 12. We are driven to build a strong legacy for the future or Calliope and are excited for the opportunities we provide to our local township. As a school we focus on ensuring that every student succeeds by providing the Australian Curriculum in all 8 learning areas and building strength in the 7 general capabilities. Our teachers are enthusiastic in providing an outstanding pedagogical approach.A point of difference at Calliope State High School is that staff across the school take a collective interest in ensuring that we know every student. From our leadership team to administration and our support staff across the school, we want to know every student and how we can work together so that every student grows.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.Interested? To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' or 'Competencies' section of the attached role description.Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role descriptionWe 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.