Principal (Level 7) - Burpengary State Secondary College
2 weeks ago
*Image courtesy of Burpengary State Secondary College
About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
Our College
Located in the Moreton Bay region, just 20 minutes north of Brisbane, our college offers modern facilities, a diverse curriculum and a supportive, future-focused learning community.
Burpengary SSC is well-known for its rich, pathways-oriented curriculum - featuring aerospace, agriculture and STEM programs, arts and music, vocational courses, and a standout International Student Program that deeply integrates foreign students in a supportive way.
Your Role
As Principal, you will shape the school's next chapter by driving innovation, quality teaching and inclusive education to support every student's success. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Lead the school community in developing and committing to a shared vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
Uphold values-based, ethical leadership.
Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
Set high standards for student and staff performance.
Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
Nurture positive partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
Be future-oriented and strategic.
Understand policies and legislation effecting the department.
Manage department resources to achieve goals.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written response (2-page maximum) addressing the 'How you will be assessed' section of the Role Descriotion.
Attach a copy of your mandatory requirements outlined in the 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.
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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