AddressWoodstock State School, a small rural school situated 40 km West of Townsville in Northern Queensland, is seeking a driven and enthusiastic Principal with a passion for providing holistic, quality supports in a small school setting.
If you are an inspired and forward thinking leader who demonstrates a commitment to the trust, courage and care of the students, families and staff of the Department of Education, we encourage you to apply for this Principal position.
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 Woodstock State School
Woodstock State School was opened on 8 September, 1890. In 2015 our school celebrated 125 years with a gala event. Our motto “Each day brings a chance to do better”, highlights our belief that everything, no matter how good it may seem, can be made better. Our school values positive relationships and due to the size and culture of the school, all year levels interact cohesively.
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
- Attach a resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to 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. )
