Strategic School Leader – Temporary Principal Pool

Queensland Department of Education; Queensland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education invites Expressions of Interest for a Principal (Levels 3-10) in the Darling Downs South West Region. This temporary relieving pool role supports schools as vacancies arise in 2026, with a potential six-month term and extensions up to 12 months.

The role requires leading the school community to deliver quality learning outcomes, uphold ethical principalship, embed social justice, and promote ongoing professional learning for staff.

Qualifications

• Mandatory requirements for principal roles are outlined in the attached descriptions.
• Applicants must be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible.
• Applications will be reviewed throughout 2026; positions may last up to six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Uphold the principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Active participants in life long learning and ongoing professional development.

Job description

Queensland Department of Education invites Expressions of Interest for a Principal (Levels 3-10) in the Darling Downs South West Region. This temporary relieving pool role supports schools as vacancies arise in 2026, with a potential six-month term and extensions up to 12 months.

The role requires leading the school community to deliver quality learning outcomes, uphold ethical principalship, embed social justice, and promote ongoing professional learning for staff.