Principal (Level 8) - Cairns State High School
7 days 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
Established in 1917, Cairns State High School is a proud secondary school in Far North Queensland, recognised for academic rigour, cultural and sporting excellence, and a history of innovation. Located in the heart of the city, the school serves around 1,600 students from Years 7 to 12 and maintains strong links with cultural institutions, local industry and international partners.
Cairns SHS offers a flexible curriculum with extensive opportunities in academia, the arts and sport, while supporting every student's individual aspirations. Its culture is built on connection, high expectations and a shared commitment to being, 'the best we can be'.
About the Role
We are seeking a leader who demonstrates integrity, inspires excellence in teaching and learning, and is dedicated to nurturing an inclusive, student-centred culture. You will lead the school into the future, guiding a committed team to achieve the best outcomes for all students.
As the Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Uphold values-based, ethical leadership.
Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
Set high standards for student and staff performance.
Nurture positive partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
Be future-oriented and strategic.
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 Key Capabilities 1-5 as per Role Description 'How you will be assessed' section.
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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