EOI - Principal (Level 1) - Birdsville State School
2 weeks ago
*This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
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.
About the School
Birdsville State School, set in the heart of Queensland's vibrant outback, offers educators a unique opportunity to make a genuine impact within a supportive and close-knit school community. The school caters to students from Prep to Year 6, with small class sizes that allow for personalised learning and strong relationships. Staff benefit from modern classroom technology, access to visiting specialist services, and a variety of professional experiences. With opportunities to lead camps, engage in community events, and teach in a well-resourced environment, Birdsville State School provides a rewarding and enriching place to live and work.
About the Role
As Principal, you will lead the department's vision, driving improvements in student educational outcomes across your schools. You will enhance the quality of teaching and learning while fostering strong, positive relationships among students, teachers, the community, and stakeholders. This role is pivotal in shaping a supportive and effective learning environment. The Principal reports directly to the School Supervisor, ensuring alignment with broader educational goals and standards. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact on the school community.
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.
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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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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