Principal (Level 5) - Serviceton South State School

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Serviceton South State School seeks a Principal to lead the school community in delivering high-quality teaching and learning. The successful candidate will translate the vision into clear priorities and guide ongoing improvement while upholding values of integrity and accountability.

Strong collaboration with families, local agencies and neighbouring schools will be essential to success. You will champion socially just practices, equity and a culture of lifelong learning, supporting staff

Qualifications

• Lead a school community with a focus on quality teaching and learning.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance with accountability and professional development.
• Advocate for socially just practices, equity, and engagement with families and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement by translating a shared educational vision into priorities and actions.
• Foster a culture of reflection, lifelong learning and professional growth among staff.
• Model ethical leadership, transparent decision-making and trust across the school community.
• Engage with parents, local agencies and neighbouring schools to strengthen community ties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Integrity

Job description

Serviceton South State School values are:We LearnWe CareWe are team playersEvery member of our school community commits to these three values and they are at the centre of school culture.We also focus on QUALITY TEACHING AND LEARNING and POSITIVE CULTURE FOR LEARNING.QUALITY TEACHING AND LEARNINGAs a school we believe all 'students are OUR students and that through quality pedagogy, data literacy and implementation of the Australian Curriculum all students are supported on their individual learning journey.POSITIVE CULTURE FOR LEARNINGPositive culture for learning is the basis on which we are able to support every student in the school. We have a strong focus on social wellbeing for students and staff across the school.We also have strong links with our parents through regular communication via our Facebook page, regular emails to families and face to face contact. We also have strong links with our neighbouring schools and local agencies which enables us to be very much a part of our local community.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 written statement in response to 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.