Temporary Principal — Lead Vision & Learning Excellence

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Principal for Cavendish Road State High School, Brisbane, commencing 21 January 2027. The role drives the department's vision, enhances teaching quality, and builds positive relationships among students, staff and stakeholders.

This temporary appointment requires a values-based, ethical leadership style, a commitment to lifelong learning, and embedding socially just practices in daily school life.

Responsibilities

• Leading the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Upholding 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.
• Actively participate in life long learning and ongoing professional development.

Job description

An exciting temporary opportunity has become available for a Principal of Cavendish Road State High School, commencing 21 January 2027. As the Principal of Cavendish Road State High School, you will play a vital role in delivering the vision of the department. The leadership role of Principal is critical to improving the educational outcomes of students in their schools. The Principal has a major influence on developing the quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

About Us

Our purpose is to provide an outstanding education within a caring community. Our vision is to achieve and celebrate success through a commitment to individual excellence. As a community we value: co-operation, courtesy, commitment, consideration and challenge.

Cavendish Road State High School enjoys a strong reputation for high quality education. Our school community has a high expectation that students will strive to do their personal best, both individually and as part of the team. This incorporates high standards in uniform, conduct and attitude. This is a great school and one reason we stand out is that a positive attitude and the core values of courtesy, consideration for others, co-operation and commitment are the heart and soul of our school. This is embodied in the school motto, "Nothing without Effort, Nothing but the Best."

Your Opportunity

• Leading the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Upholding 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.
• Actively participate in life long learning and ongoing professional development.
  
  
  

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

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a maximum 3-page resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.
  
  
  

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.

Occupational group Education & Training