Principal (Level 3) - Hughenden State School, Education

6 hours ago

Hughenden Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $104,000 - $167,326 per year

Hughenden State School (Transfer Rating 6 location) is seeking a full-time permanent Principal who is driven and enthusiastic with a passion for rural communities to lead the school.

If you are an inspired and forward-thinking leader who demonstrates a commitment to the trust, courage and care of the students, families and staff of the Department of Education, we encourage you to apply for this permanent
Principal position.

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Who We Are:

Hughenden State School is a Prep to Year 12 school within the North Queensland Region, located 380 kilometres west of Townsville.

The school has approximately 114 students with diverse learning needs and interests. Students are supported through access to a rich curriculum and personalised learning plans that enable them to reach their potential. As a P-12 school, Hughenden offers the social and educational benefits of a larger school, while maintaining the supportive and inclusive environment of a small school community.

The school's approximately 35 staff value their strong relationships with colleagues, students, and the wider community.

Please review the 'Choosing your teacher adventure booklet' for more location information.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

This position will be temporarily remunerated at the Level 4 classification, with an annual salary commencing at $167,326. This remuneration applies under the special purpose principal classification provisions outlined in Clause 5.9.5 of the Department of Education State School Teachers' Certified Agreement 2022, which provide for a Level 3 school to be allocated a Deputy Principal.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Lead a professional and committed team to deliver strong educational and wellbeing outcomes for Hughenden State School students.
  • Value the opportunity to foster and maintain a strong connection across the Hughenden community.
  • Demonstrate strategic and empathetic leadership in a complex and challenging setting.
  • Have a passion for building teacher and leader capability.
  • Be committed to nurturing ongoing partnerships with external agencies that support students, teachers and the community.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
  • Attach a 2-page written statement in response to 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.

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