Principal (Level 3) - Theodore State School

Job Reference QLD/CQR597510/24T
Closing date November 6, 2024
Location Central West Qld
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 4986 7211

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 Theodore State School

Theodore State School is a Band 7, P-10 school located in the Central Coast District of the Fitzroy Central West Region in central Qld and belongs to the Dawson cluster of schools. The school has a long and proud history, having been opened in 1924. The Secondary Department opened in 1960. The student population is 114 at present with 93 in Years Prep to 6 and 21 in Years 7 to 10.

Theodore State School has a long and proud tradition of service and the provision of educational excellence to our community.

The teaching staff is dedicated, hard-working and professional, and fully committed to the education of our students. Along with our support staff team, they do an excellent job in supporting the students of our school so that each has the opportunity to learn to the best of their ability.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

  • Please submit your written response outlining your suitability for the role under 'How you will be assessed'(a maximum 2 pages total; and
  • A current CV (3 pages maximum) including details of 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).

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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