Principal (Level 5) - Patricks Road State School

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Education Full time

This temporary, full-time position is available a period of 12 months, commencing 23 January 2025 until 12 December 2025, with the possibility of extension.
About the Department
The Department of Education are 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
Located 16kms North West of Brisbane's CBD, Patricks Road State School caters for just over 800 students from Prep to Year 6. Our school is nestled in an adjoining conservation park, with magnificent flora and fauna at our door step.
We are a thriving learning community, providing challenge with sense of shared enjoyment of learning, and looking to the future. We welcome students to prosper, grow and become responsible future citizens.
About the Role
As the Principal, responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:

- Lead the school community in developing and committing to a shared vision focused on quality learning and improved educational outcomes for all students.
- Uphold values-based, ethical leadership.
- Promote socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
- Be future-oriented and strategic.
- Understand policies and legislation affecting the department.
- 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 (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a written response (2-page maximum) to the "How you will be assessed" section of 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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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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