About this job
About the Department of Education
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 Ravenswood State School
Ravenswood is a rural town in the Charters Towers Region, North Queensland. Ravenswood State School is a government primary (Early Childhood to Year 6) school for boys and girls, with 13 current enrolments.
Established in 1873, Ravenswood State School has a proud past and is committed to educating students for a smart future. We use effective teaching and learning practices which embrace the use of technology to ensure our students are well equipped to have a successful future. Our mission is to help and guide the children of Ravenswood State School to progress towards the full attainment of their potential as individuals and as future adult members of our community.
The school motto: Learning for Life, encompasses the broad range of teaching and learning which occurs in the classroom at Ravenswood State School. We strive for the highest achievement of literacy and numeracy skills while teaching lifelong learning skills to our students.
Students at Ravenswood State School enjoy a supportive and caring environment with learning experiences which encourage students to progress towards their full academic potential, while facilitating the social, physical, religious and cultural development of the individual.
Open communication and active participation are vital to the well being of our school. The staff and Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) of Ravenswood State School work together to achieve the best outcomes for our students.
About the Role
Responsibilities 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.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to 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).
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