Principal (Level 6) - Fernbrooke State School

Job Reference QLD/MSR596236/24T
Closing date October 23, 2024
Location Ipswich region
Type Full-Time
Contact 0456 679 427

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 Fernbrooke State School

The Fernbrooke State School philosophy is to ‘Exceed Expectations'. This means that the students in our learning community will exceed expectations regardless of diversity, location or socio economic status. Within a supportive community and with the right conditions for learning, students at Fernbrooke are exceeding expectations.

At Fernbrooke State School, to exceed expectations, we embrace diversity and commitment, we respect excellence, teamwork and innovation to create pathways beyond the present.

At Fernbrooke State School, to exceed expectations, we will differentiate by knowing this community, academically, socially and emotionally to design opportunities that extend beyond the present.

At Fernbrooke State School, to exceed expectations, we stimulate curiosity, discovery, critical thinking, cooperation and collaboration within all learning opportunities to extend beyond the present.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • 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.

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

How to Apply

  • A maximum 3-page resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
  • As well as a 2-page written statement in response to the selection criteria as per 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). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.