Merinda State School are seeking applications to fill the Principal position commencing 17 April 2023 until 8 December 2023 with possibility of extension
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream3/Level 2
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/NQR474272/23T
Closing date 14-Mar-2023
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
Job duration 08/12/2023
Contact person Helen McCullough
Contact details 0475943753
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About the School:
At Merinda State School education involves the school community working in partnership, to develop the full potential of each child in a warm, caring, personal environment.
Merinda State School is a well-resourced school. Each of our classes has a highly skilled teacher aide. The maths, language, science and arts resources are extensive and a beautiful library was built via the Building Education Revolution program. Our large grounds include a junior playground, a soccer oval, a cricket oval, a volleyball court and tennis courts,
About the Role:
As the Principal/Head of School/Head of Campus you will have responsibility for the following:
- 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.
- Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at
For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.
Interested? To apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified in the attached role description.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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