Principal (Level 4) - Kalkie State School, Education
4 days ago
Kalkie State School are seeking applications for a Principal to lead our passionate team, driving excellence in education and inspiring positive outcomes for every student.
Located in Bundaberg, Queensland, Kalkie State School provides quality education for children from Prep to Year 6. Serving both coastal and rural communities, we are proud to welcome students from diverse backgrounds.
At Kalkie State School, we are committed to recognising and developing the potential of every student. Our educational program supports academic achievement while also fostering growth in sport, music, the arts and personal development. We strive to give every student the best possible start in life for their
own success, their families and the broader community.
About the Department
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us ( ).
About the Town
Bundaberg is a coastal Queensland city located approximately 370 kilometres north of the state capital Brisbane. The city and surrounding areas are home to around 103,000 people. Bundaberg enjoys a beautiful sub-tropical climate with warm temperatures all year round and is popular with tourists due to its location at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef. A major industry in the city is sugar production and the surrounding areas are carpeted with lush sugar cane fields.
About the Role
As the Principal, you will be responsible for delivering the department's vision, improving student educational outcomes, enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, and fostering positive relationships among students, teachers, the community, and stakeholders.
Your Responsibilities
As the Principal, your responsibilities will 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.
- 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and 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 statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
- Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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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