An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join the team at Proston P-10 State School. Proston is a rural town in the South Burnett Region, 280km NW of Brisbane and 50km NW of Kingaroy. Proston P-10 State School caters for students from Kindy to Year 10 with current enrolment numbers at 127.
The ideal principal will lead an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 29 April 2024 until 21 June 2024, unless otherwise determined.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream3/Level 3
Workplace Location Darling Downs - Maranoa
Job ad reference QLD/DSR544845/24E
Closing date 20-Feb-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 21 June 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Denise Kostowski
Contact details 07 4616 3719
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This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About Us:
Proston State School is in the South Burnett area, 40 km west of Wondai and has been serving the town of Proston and surrounding rural areas since 1924. We have a proud history and a strong community base with strong support from our P &C and links to other community groups.
Our school community strives for the 'optimum development of all in our care' and our focus is on 'Every day Every Student is Learning and Achieving in Every Classroom'.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but 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.
- Active participants in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
How to apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants