Principal (Level 2) - Westmar State School , Education

An engaging opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join the team at Westmar State School, located in the northwestern region of Darling Downs South West.
Westmar State School caters to students from Prep to Year 6, with current enrolment numbers of 17. Our ideal Principal will lead an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream3/Level 2
Workplace Location Darling Downs - Maranoa
Job ad reference QLD/DSR546506/24P
Closing date 05-Mar-2024
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Contact person Tania Angus
Contact details 0437 168 307
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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 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 Westmar State School
Westmar State School is located in the northwestern region of Darling Downs South West Region and services the area of Westmar. Westmar is located on the Moonie Highway 74 km west of Moonie and 120 km east of St George. The school has been established for 51 years and serves a farming and grazing community.
Westmar is a non-designated town with a population that is spread over a very large area in the rural Shire of the Dalby Regional Council.
The towns of Goondiwindi, Meandarra, Dalby and Saint George service this small community. The school has an active Parents' and Citizens' Association that has contributed enormously to the education of Westmar students.
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.
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.
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants