Principal (Level 3) - Killarney P-10 State School

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An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join the team at Killarney P-10 State School, 33km SE of Warwick and 116km SSE of Toowoomba.

Killarney P-10 State School caters for students from Prep to Year 10 with current enrolment numbers at 132.

The ideal Principal will lead an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 11 August 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

About Killarney P-10 State School

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, the school boasts excellent sporting facilities, including spacious multi-purpose courts for tennis and basketball and two large weather-protected areas. With an abundance of space, there are two ovals with a full-size rugby league field, cricket wicket, 400 metre athletic track and three grassed and irrigated netball courts. Four interactive, shaded playgrounds provide opportunities for physical and social development for different age groups.

Our classrooms feature interactive screens and digital devices, complemented by a one-to-one laptop program in Junior Secondary. The Pathways to Learning Centre includes a modern audio-visual room and an extensive resource collection. The Arts Centre supports creativity with a versatile performance space for dramatic arts, green room, and spacious indoor and outdoor learning areas.

About The Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
  
  

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How To Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description - addressing points 1 and 2 only.
• 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Occupational group Education & TrainingSeniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEducation and Training
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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