About this job
About Us
Innisfail State School has a long history and tradition in the Innisfail area. Our school is part of the Innisfail Cane Cutter Cluster of schools.
The school was first opened on July 1st, 1887 as Geraldton State School in King George Park and in 2012 we celebrated 125 years as part of the Innisfail community. The school was renamed Innisfail State School in 1913.
The School offers an education based on character building and character education that are seen as essential components in the school's curriculum.
Our School Expectations are expected to be lived out in the daily life of the school.
Education at Innisfail State School encompasses a wide curriculum, with a special emphasis on the differing needs of students. There is an active Parents and Citizens Association and Student Council.
The foundation for Innisfail State School activity is the School's Philosophy Statement in conjunction with the School's Motto: Working Towards Greater Things.
About the Role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- 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.
- Active participants in life long 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.
- Manage resources to achieve goals.
A mandatory requirement of this role is:
- Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at www.qct.edu.au or on toll free 1300 720 944.
Interested? To Apply:
- 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/may 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).
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