Principal (Level 7) - Norfolk Island Central School

2 weeks ago


Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Education Full time

(Image sourced from Norfolk Island Central School)
About the school
Norfolk Island Central School is located on Norfolk Island, approximately 1400km east of Byron Bay in the South Pacific. The school is fully funded by the Commonwealth of Australia and has operated as a NSW Department of Education school up until the Queensland Department of Education commenced delivery of educational services from 2022. The school prides itself on a high quality delivery of educational services for the approximately 300 students in P-12.
Our school motto is 'Play the Game', and we take great pride in delivering quality educational and wellbeing outcomes for our students. The game we play is underpinned by our school values of respect, responsibility, resilience and honesty. Our school works in partnership with our community to provide a broad ranging curriculum encompassing educational, sporting and cultural experiences. Norfolk Island's unique historical traditions are valued, and we support the maintenance of Norfolk Island culture for future generations through the teaching of Norf'k Language and Culture in P-10. Staff work with significant levels of dedication and commitment, to serve our students and community.
The staff collectively drive ongoing improvements through a focus on leadership for collaborative practice in assessment as well as in data skills and use. We strive to embed a culture of Instructional Leadership that will assist all stakeholders in moving forward.Your role
To join the leadership team in the role of Principal, the following knowledge, skills and attributes will be essential:
Lead the school community to 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.
- Be an active participants in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
- Futures oriented and strategic.
- Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling, given operates in a different jurisdiction and legislative framework to that of Queensland.
- Manage resources to achieve goals

**Interested? To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume (max 3 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the 'How you will be assessed' section 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.
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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