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SalaryMount Perry State School are seeking applications for an inspiring and energetic Principal to lead their school community. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 15 April 2024 to 21 June 2024, unless otherwise determined.
Within this role you will have the opportunity to:
- 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.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are 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 Mount Perry State School
The School was opened at its present location in September 1954 and has probably changed little in that time except for a few cosmetics here and there. The school's enrolment for 2024 is expected to be about 44 including prep and kindy students. The teaching staff now comprises two teachers (including the principal), five teacher aides, an administrative assistant, cleaner and part time grounds care person .Mt. Perry's proud and colourful past combined with a vision for the future will ensure that our children meet the 21st century fiercely proud of themselves and their heritage, well equipped to face the challenges before them, and ready to create some history themselves.
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.
- Active participants in life long learning and ongoing professional development.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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.
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. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
