Principal - South East Region

education

Brisbane

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AUD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

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Job summary

The Department of Education seeks three permanent full-time Principals for Shailer Park State High School, Woodridge State High School and Pacific Pines State High School. You will lead the school community to develop a shared educational vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.

You will set high standards for staff and student performance, foster a culture of accountability and professional growth, and actively participate in lifelong learning to strengthen professional

Responsibilities

  • Lead the school community to develop and articulate a shared educational vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
  • Set high standards for student and staff performance and foster accountability, professional growth and continuous improvement.
  • Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry and business to strengthen connections for students and the community.

Job description

Your opportunity:

The Department of Education has three permanent full-time Principal vacancies at the following locations:

  • Shailer Park State High School (PR7)
  • Woodridge State High School (PR8)
  • Pacific Pines State High School (PR9)

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 strategic priorities and lead the school's direction, performance and ongoing improvement.

You will set high standards for student and staff performance and foster a culture of accountability, professional growth and continuous improvement. You will actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development, while supporting staff to continually strengthen their professional practice.

You will uphold the principalship as a values-based, ethical and moral activity, demonstrating integrity, sound judgement and strategic leadership in your decision-making. You will model professional standards and establish a culture of trust, respect and shared responsibility.

You will embed socially just practices in daily school life, ensuring equity and fairness are reflected in the school's policies, practices and interactions. You will lead approaches that recognise and respond to the diverse needs of the school community.

A key component of the role will be establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry and business. These partnerships will strengthen the school's connections and contribute to broader opportunities for students and the community.

In addition to leading the school and its operations, you will contribute to broader education and corporate priorities. This may include working with regional and departmental leaders, contributing specialist expertise to strategic initiatives, sharing effective practice and supporting priorities that extend beyond the individual school.

Through this broader leadership role, you will contribute to the strategic direction and improvement of Queensland's public education system while maintaining a strong focus on the performance and development of your school.

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.

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