About this job
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This temporary, full-time position is available from 23 January 2025 until 4 April 2025 (Term 1 of 2025 school year), unless otherwise determined.
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
Wondai State School caters for Prep to Year 9 students, with current enrolment numbers estimated to be around 110. Our school is situated in the rural town of Wondai in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, approximately 3 hours drive from Brisbane, 2 hours from the Sunshine Coast and 2 hours from Toowoomba.
Our students come from a diverse range of families, living within the town, and on the town outskirts on acreage blocks or farms. Numerous families travel from neighbouring towns to enrol their children at our school.
About the Role
As the Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Lead the school community in shaping and committing to a shared vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Uphold values-based, ethical leadership.
- Promote socially just practices in everyday school life.
- Set and maintain high performance standards for students and staff.
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
- Build partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry, and business.
- Be future-oriented and strategic.
- Understand relevant legislation and policies affecting education.
- Manage resources efficiently to meet 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).
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