Head of School

4 weeks ago


Ipswich, Australia Education Full time

About the School
Woodcrest is a P-12 College in the Greater Springfield area of Ipswich. The successful applicant for Head of School Primary will have demonstrated experience and outcomes in leading school-wide improvement agendas. They will demonstrate proven capability in leading staff around complex behaviours and supporting students with a diverse range of learning needs. Knowledge of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) would be an advantage. A strong commitment to the P-12 ethos is an imperative of this position.
About the Role
As the Principal, Head of School, Head of Campus you will have responsibility for the following:

- 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 lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
- Futures oriented and strategic.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
- Manage resources to achieve goals.

For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

**Interested? To apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified in the attached role description.

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. The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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