Principal (Level 7) - North Rockhampton State High School, Education

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

North Rockhampton State High School in central North Rockhampton is seeking an experienced educational leader to deliver the department's vision and drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning. The role focuses on creating an inclusive culture and embedding socially just practices across the school.

Reporting to the School Supervisor, you will build partnerships with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry and business to enhance opportunities and outcomes for

Responsibilities

• Deliver the department's vision and drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Create a positive and inclusive school culture, embedding socially just practices.
• Nurture strong relationships across the school community.

Job description

North Rockhampton State High is a large Band 10 coeducational school situated in the centre of North Rockhampton. Currently, the school has a student population of about 950 students and eighty teaching staff. A large Special Education Unit provides additional support structures within the school.

The school has an extensive range of curriculum offerings, one of the largest in the Rockhampton district, with growing flexibility for students in the senior phase.

The vision of our North Rockhampton State High School community is to achieve the highest possible quality educational outcomes for each student. Our key priorities are Implementing the Australian Curriculum and creating a culture that promotes learning for all students. Our focus is feedback for learning and other priorities include: high order thinking, academic writing, wellbeing, good manners and distance travelled.

Your opportunity:

You will be responsible for delivering the department's vision and driving continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning. This includes creating a positive and inclusive school culture, embedding socially just practices and nurturing strong relationships across the school community.

A key component of the role will be building productive partnerships with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry and business to strengthen opportunities and outcomes for students. You will foster a collaborative environment where staff are supported to engage in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development, while encouraging innovation and high-quality educational practice.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead with strong ethical and moral purpose, inspire others and bring people together around a shared vision. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the school's direction, strengthening its connections with the community and ensuring students are supported to achieve their best.

Reporting to the School Supervisor, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting contribution through strong educational leadership, purposeful partnerships and a commitment to improving outcomes for all students.

Please see the attached Role Description to review a full list of responsibilities for this role.