About this job
About Us:
Mission Beach is situated on the coast; 2 hours drive south of Cairns and 3 hours drive north of Townsville. The school was originally built in 1953 in the ‘tropical jungle' in Mission Beach. In 1993 it was relocated to Wongaling Beach due to increasing student numbers. Wongaling is the central part of the 14 kms of beach.
The school motto ‘pride and effort' embodies the attitude and expectations of the community, staff and students.
We are proud to be part of education Queensland's far north region where schools have a clear improvement agenda founded on quality teaching and learning. The Australian curriculum is delivered via curriculum to classroom (C2C) and through explicit instruction.
The school educates children from the tourism and rural community. Tourism includes reef and rainforest and rural industry includes bananas and sugar cane.
Mission Beach State School has a very active and supportive parents and citizens association. The community uses the school's wonderful facilities for many community and sporting activities.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Provide values-based, ethical leadership to develop and sustain a shared educational vision that delivers high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Embed socially just and inclusive practices across all aspects of school life, setting high expectations for student achievement and staff performance.
- Lead strategically with a future-focused approach, using data and planning to drive continuous school improvement.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant legislation and education policies, ensuring compliance and best practice in school operations.
- Manage school resources effectively and engage in ongoing professional learning while building strong partnerships with parents, community groups, industry, business, and government agencies.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
- Please submit a brief 2-page resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
- A 2-page written response to the criteria in the 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.