Principal (Level 5) - Hermit Park State School, Education
2 days ago
The school community is seeking an experienced educational leader who has the confidence and skills to foster strong leadership in learning, wellbeing and school improvement.
Preferred applicants will have the ability to quickly establish strong relationships with the community and have a degree of self-sufficiency.
This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis, from the start of Term 1 2026, unless otherwise determined.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you
About the Department of Education:
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.
Who We Are:
Hermit Park State School is in the coastal city of Townsville. From the reef and its tropical islands to stunning rainforests, and endless natural beauty - Townsville is all about a relaxed lifestyle with plenty of big city advantages.
Founded in 1924, our school caters for students from Prep to Year 6 with current enrolment numbers at 625. Hermit Park State School prides itself on its tradition and a strong sense of community, our reputation for pursuing the highest standards of behaviour, and our excellence in academic, environmental, sporting and arts pursuits.
Our dedicated and experienced teaching staff take pride in delivering the curriculum in an integrated, innovative and inspiring way with a view to helping students achieve their personal best. Our unique early years campus enables us to tailor the learning environment specifically to meet the needs of our younger students, ensuring they successfully transition into the first years of schooling.
Hermit Park State School provides a rich range of academic, artistic, physical and environmental pursuits. We are very proud of our spectacular natural environmental areas and the strong sense of community that is felt throughout our school.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
- 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 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 response to the 'How you will be Assessed' section of the attached role description - addressing Key Capabilities 1 and 2 only.
- 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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