Principal - Slade Point State School, Education

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Slade Point State School in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, invites applications for a Principal to lead a Prep to Year 6 community within the Queensland Government education system. You will drive a shared vision, uphold high standards and foster a respectful, inclusive culture across staff, students and families.

As Principal, you will oversee strategic planning, policy implementation and resource management, while building strong partnerships with parents, agencies and local industry to

Qualifications

• Leads with ethical, values-based leadership and high expectations for staff and students.
• Promotes lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Builds strong partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry and businesses.
• Understands and applies education legislation and policies while managing school resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school community in establishing and maintaining a shared educational vision focused on delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrate ethical, values-based leadership while promoting socially just practices and maintaining high expectations for student and staff performance.
• Show a commitment to lifelong learning, continuous professional development and forward-thinking strategic leadership.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry and businesses.
• Ensure understanding of relevant education legislation and policies, while effectively managing school resources to achieve established goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Professional development

Job description

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about .

About us:

Located on the Eastern Peninsula of Mackay, Slade Point State School is a welcoming Prep to Year 6 school with a proud history dating back to 1939.

Guided by its motto, Truth, Tolerance and Toil, the school fosters a strong sense of community, cultural diversity and inclusive learning.

With a focus on student achievement, wellbeing and positive relationships, Slade Point State School is committed to helping every student succeed.

Your opportunity:

• Lead the school community in establishing and maintaining a shared educational vision focused on delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrate ethical, values-based leadership while promoting socially just practices and maintaining high expectations for student and staff performance.
• Show a commitment to lifelong learning, continuous professional development and forward-thinking strategic leadership.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry and businesses.
• Ensure understanding of relevant education legislation and policies, while effectively managing school resources to achieve established goals.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.

Principal - Slade Point State School, Education Mackay, Australia