Principal (Level 5) - Kuranda District State College
1 week ago
*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
Kuranda District State College is a vibrant P-12 school nestled in the stunning Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, just 20 minutes from Cairns. The College offers a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child is known, valued, and empowered to thrive. Committed to academic, social, and emotional growth, Kuranda District State College fosters strong relationships and meaningful community partnerships. Guided by care, connection, and a focus on quality learning, the College welcomes every family and celebrates each student's unique potential.
About the Role
As the Principal, you will lead with purpose and vision, delivering on the strategic priorities of the Department to drive improved educational outcomes for all students. You will play a key role in developing and sustaining high-quality teaching and learning practices, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Central to your leadership will be the ability to build and nurture strong, positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.
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.
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.
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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