Principal (Level 5) - Eimeo Road State School

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eimeo Road State School in Mackay's rapidly growing Northern Beaches area seeks a visionary educational leader to guide the school community toward high-quality learning outcomes and a positive, inclusive environment.

You will champion ethical leadership, professional growth for staff, and strong partnerships with parents, government agencies and community groups to support student wellbeing and achievement while ensuring governance and responsible resource use.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school or educational team.
• Commitment to inclusive education and wellbeing.
• Ability to build partnerships with parents and community.

Responsibilities

• Educational Vision and Leadership: Lead the school community in developing and committing to a shared educational vision that prioritises high-quality learning outcomes for all students and sets high expectations for student and staff performance.
• Ethical and Inclusive Practice: Demonstrate values-based, ethical and moral leadership by embedding socially just, equitable and inclusive practices into everyday school life.
• Professional Growth and Development: Promote a culture of lifelong learning, continuous improvement and ongoing professional development for all staff, while actively engaging in personal professional growth.
• Strategic Planning and Partnerships: Adopt a future-focused and strategic approach to school improvement by building strong partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry and business to enhance student learning and wellbeing.
• Governance and Resource Management: Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies, while effectively managing school resources to achieve strategic priorities and improve educational outcomes.

Job description

About UsEimeo Road State School has a proud tradition of providing quality education to students from across the rapidly growing Northern Beaches area of Mackay. Our student population draws from our enrolment managed catchment area of Eimeo, Blacks Beach, Dolphin Heads and Rural View. We envisage a school where every student is learning, succeeding and flourishing in a positive, caring environment. We believe strong, positive relationships between all members of our school community are the foundation to supporting the success of all students.Our mission is for 'Every student to learn, succeed and flourish'.Our staff are dedicated, encouraging and enthusiastic and will help guide your child through their schooling. A fully inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students is a priority and we embed a strong, whole school approach to the Australian Curriculum. We hold very high expectations of student behaviour in order for students to achieve their full potential as learners.About the RoleResponsibilities include, but not limited to:Educational Vision and Leadership: Lead the school community in developing and committing to a shared educational vision that prioritises high-quality learning outcomes for all students and sets high expectations for student and staff performance.Ethical and Inclusive Practice: Demonstrate values-based, ethical and moral leadership by embedding socially just, equitable and inclusive practices into everyday school life.Professional Growth and Development: Promote a culture of lifelong learning, continuous improvement and ongoing professional development for all staff, while actively engaging in personal professional growth.Strategic Planning and Partnerships: Adopt a future-focused and strategic approach to school improvement by building strong partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry and business to enhance student learning and wellbeing.Governance and Resource Management: Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies, while effectively managing school resources to achieve strategic priorities and improve educational outcomes.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.