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SalaryCharters Towers Central State School are seeking applications for a Principal to lead their school and make a positive difference to their community on a permanent full-time basis.
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 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 Charters Towers Central State School
Charters Towers Central State School is situated in Charters Towers, just over 1km from the CBD. Established in 1875, today Charters Towers Central State School caters for over 200 students from Prep to Year 6.
Our dedicated and experienced teaching staff take pride in presenting the curriculum in an integrated, innovative and inspiring way with a view to helping students meet their potential. We are also supported by a terrific community which enables us to offer a range of fun events during the year including Under 8's day, NAIDOC events, Book Week parades, Athletics Carnivals and Graduation Day, just to name a few.
Charters Towers Central State School is a proud Positive Behaviour Learning school (PBL). At Central, children are taught explicit behaviour expectations to ensure students are provided with life long values.
Our grounds include large undercover areas, a Hall, multiple playgrounds, a sports oval, gardens and open spaces. Facilities for the school are being continually developed. The classrooms are situated with a central focal point which offers learning flexibility between classes, and are pleasantly located next to lovely gardens. Within the buildings, staff have developed a variety of teaching areas to cater for the needs of every child.
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 lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
- Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
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 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. )
