About this job
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
About Farnborough State School:
Farnborough State School is located 7km outside of coastal Yeppoon on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. The school is surrounded by semi-rural properties, with the benefit of easy access to nearby services as well as the serene Byfield Forest and Waterpark Creek. The school grounds are enhanced with a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen and Garden, an early year's nature playground, and a tree trail, with native bush tucker, orchard and rainforest trees. These surroundings provide the ideal outdoor environment for environmental education, art and science activities. It is a school of choice for staff members and community where every student is provided with an opportunity to shine. Farnborough State School applies significant effort to empowering and connecting learners to lead in an inclusive community.
Farnborough State School has a strong reputation for offering a small, supportive and family friendly school environment which caters for diverse student interests and upholds strong academic and behavioural expectations. The school has an experienced and dedicated staff team. The current enrolment is 342 students across prep to year six. The school's 2024 priority work includes implementing version 9 maths, strengthening the school's thriving school culture through the addition of restorative practices and revising and embedding structured literacy blocks.
Your role:
As the Principal, you will:
- Deliver the vision of the department.
- Improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools.
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
- 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.
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 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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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.
hen 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.