Principal (Level 2) - Grandchester State School

2 days ago


Ipswich, Australia Education Full time

About the School
Grandchester State School is located in the historic town of Grandchester, formally known as Bigges Camp. At Grandchester State School we cater for students from Prep to Year 6. Through the implementation of the Australian Curriculum we provide every student with an education program that is designed to meet their individual learning needs. As a school we are very proud of our heritage and our school motto 'Steaming Ahead'. We are a community that celebrates successes and embraces pride and respect.
About the Role
As the Principal, 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 life long 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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